For athletes with moderate to severe sprains who arereturning to sports, the use of a functional anklebrace or air stirrup, ortapingon a long-term basis, will help prevent recurrent injury.
The use of a brace is particularly indicated for athletes insports associated with a high risk for ankle sprains such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
尤其对于从事篮球、排球、足球等运动的一些踝关节扭伤的高风险运动员，踝关节支具的使用显得更为重要。
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The result indicated that the pneumatic brace had an obvious effect for the treatment of acute ankle ligament injury and stable ankle fracture.