Effect of Braces on Performance in the Context of Chronic Ankle Instability

Claire E Hiller; Paula R Beckenkamp

doi:10.1016/j.fcl.2022.10.006

Effect of Braces on Performance in the Context of Chronic Ankle Instability

Foot Ankle Clin. 2023 Mar;28(1):145-154. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2022.10.006.

Authors

Claire E Hiller¹, Paula R Beckenkamp²

Affiliations

¹ Sydney School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, D18 Susan Wakil Health Building, Western Avenue, Camperdown NSW 2006, Sydney, Australia. Electronic address: claire.hiller@sydney.edu.au.
² Sydney School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, D18 Susan Wakil Health Building, Western Avenue, Camperdown NSW 2006, Sydney, Australia.

PMID: 36822684
DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2022.10.006

Abstract

Ankle braces are commonly recommended for prevention of ankle sprains, especially secondary sprains, rehabilitation, and return to normal activity or sport after injury. One common resistance to use is the feeling that braces will impede functional performance. For people with chronic ankle instability, the limited research indicates that the use of semirigid, lace-up, or soft-shell braces will not affect, and in some cases, may enhance performance. Activities that could be enhanced are jumping, hopping, and dynamic balance.

Keywords: Ankle brace; Balance; Chronic ankle instability; External ankle support; Functional performance.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Ankle
Ankle Injuries*
Ankle Joint
Braces
Humans
Joint Instability*
Sprains and Strains*