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Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries in basketball. Many players use tape or braces, but how much do they help?

• A previous ankle sprain is one of the strongest risk factors for another
• Bracing or taping has been shown in several studies to reduce the risk of recurrent sprains, especially in players with a history of sprains
• Balance and proprioception training also reduce re-injury risk
• Tape loosens during activity, so its mechanical support may decrease over a game

Read more: sports taping and bracing and proprioception and balance training.

Do you use a brace or tape, and do you combine it with balance training?

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A simple balance progression for after a sprain: single-leg stand, then eyes closed, then on an unstable surface, then with catching a ball, then hop-and-stick landings. A few minutes most days for several weeks is a reasonable dose.

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