Keep your ankles strong and supported so you can stay active.
By Shannen Zitz Published: Oct 20, 2023 Jump to Products Save Article
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If you’re looking to recover from an ankle injury or are trying to prevent one, the best ankle brace can help you feel confident on your feet again. These recovery tools help provide ankle support and relieve pain from swollen ankles.
Meet the experts: Melissa Prestipino, P.T., D.P.T., licensed physical therapist and owner of Maize & Blue Rehab in Sparta, NJ and Karen Litzy, P.T., D.P.T., owner and physical therapist at Karen Litzy Physical Therapy
Ankle braces are especially helpful in providing compression, support, and pain relief, and are great tools for preventing and recovering from injuries, says Melissa Prestipino, P.T., D.P.T., licensed physical therapist and owner of Maize & Blue Rehab in Sparta, NJ. “A brace can help to reduce strain, tension, and pressure on the ankle joint. One of the major uses of an ankle brace is to immobilize the joint and help to reduce swelling after an injury,” Prestipino adds. “Among the many problems that can be helped by wearing an ankle brace are sprains, Achilles tendonitis, and arthritis.”
There are many different types of ankle braces, and they vary in shape, size, material, and structure, adds Karen Litzy, P.T., D.P.T., owner and physical therapist at Karen Litzy Physical Therapy. You can purchase some varieties over the counter, have one custom made by an orthotist, or get one prescribed by your doctor or physical therapist.
