Can wearing an ankle brace after a sprain reduce another sprain?

Doctor’s answer

Yes. For people with a previous ankle sprain or recurrence risk, bracing or taping can reduce repeat sprain risk. It does not replace rehabilitation; ankle dorsiflexion, single-leg balance, jump-landing control, and overall hip-knee-ankle stability still need to recover.

This content is for education. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation require an individual assessment by a sports medicine specialist.