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Prophylactic ankle bracing.

E A Miller1, A C Hergenroeder

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Athletes have several ankle support options. Adhesive tape and laced stabilizers provide effective ankle sprain protection, with laced options being cost-effective and easy to reapply during activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Athletes require effective ankle support to prevent injuries like ankle sprains.
  • Various ankle support methods exist, including taping, laced stabilizers, and air stirrups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness and practicality of different ankle support methods for athletes.
  • To guide clinicians in selecting appropriate ankle support based on patient history and activity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on ankle taping, laced stabilizers, air stirrups, and high-top shoes.
  • Comparative analysis of support efficacy, cost, ease of application, and reusability.

Main Results:

  • Ankle taping and laced stabilizers offer comparable or superior support to air stirrups.
  • Laced stabilizers are cost-effective, easy to apply, and adjustable during activity.
  • Air stirrups are not recommended as a first-line support for uninjured ankles.
  • Elastic guards reduce edema but do not provide stability.

Conclusions:

  • Ankle taping and laced stabilizers are recommended for general ankle support and prevention of ankle sprains.
  • Clinicians should choose between taping and laced stabilizers based on community availability and feasibility.
  • Air stirrups may be considered for specific rehabilitation cases but not as a primary support method.

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