II. Indications
- Acute Ankle Sprain
- Recurrent Ankle Sprain
III. Preparations
- Ankle Lace-Up Brace (e.g. Swedo)
- Fabric and elastic sleeve that wraps the proximal foot and high ankle, secured with laces
- Semi-Rigid Air Stirrup Brace (air splint, gel splint)
- Plastic lateral stirrups cushioned with gel, air or foam at the malleoli
IV. Efficacy
- Lace-Up Brace and Air Stirrup are both effective after Lateral Ankle Sprain