Ankle Braces weaken the ankle: Myth or Fact?

Myth is the answer. Now I will explain to you why.

What weakens the ankle?

Any joint or muscle that is either immobilized, not used or receives very little usage is prone to weaken. A cast or brace that partially or completely immobilizes the ankle would weaken the joint.

The ASO ankle brace does not weaken any joint or muscles because it allows normal motion while inhibiting motion beyond what is normal. The brace is usually worn during practices or games.

The ASO ankle brace prevents most sprains and the few that get a sprain will have a much reduced sprain compared to taping alone; especially if the ankle was not braced or taped.

Another common way weakening the ankle is a severe ankle injury when you are not wearing an ankle brace. Now your ankle will weaken in a big way from non use stemming from wearing a cast, immobilizing brace or worse of all being laid up for a long time before and after surgery.

Most Professional Football and Basketball teams use ankle braces and most large Universities choose the ASO ankle brace for Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball along with Volleyball. Obviously Sports Doctors, Trainers and Coaches know that the ASO brace does not weaken ankle joints however it does eliminate most sprains and reduces the severity of the sprain in others.

Remember when you buy the ASO ankle brace from Achilles Medical you get free ground shipping.