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Ankle bracing prevents acute ankle injuries in high school football players
August 2013
Ankle bracing prevents acute ankle injuries in high school football players
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The Effect of Lace-up Ankle Braces on Injury Rates in High School Football Players
Am J Sports Med. 2012 Jan;40(1):49-57. Epub 2011 Sep 16Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
2081 high school football players were recruited from 50 different high schools to participate in this study, examining the effects of ankle bracing on acute ankle injuries over a 1 year time period. Participants were randomized to use lace up ankle bracing or no bracing for the 2010 football season. Results indicated a reduction in the incidence rate of ankle injuries in the bracing group (p<0.03...
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