# Good ankle braces
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642
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**Created:** [February 20, 2008, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642 "2008-02-20T18:49:37Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@jph102900](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jph102900)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2008, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/1 "2008-02-20T18:49:37Z")
I injured my ankle in December playing basketball and I have not been able to play since because I was worried about it healing. I think I am ready to play again, but want to get a brace. Is anyone aware of a brand that is quality and will keep me from re-injuring it while I am playing.
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### Author:  [@dgramc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dgramc)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2008, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/2 "2008-02-20T19:11:09Z")
i always found the one with the lace to give the most support, you can make it the tightest
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### Author:  [@BlackZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlackZ28)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/3 "2008-02-20T21:51:17Z")
i did the same in early fall, they gave me one of those velcro aircasts which i wear when i’m playing dek hockey. i just don’t want to “roll” it over again.
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### Author:  [@blizzardVR6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blizzardVR6)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2008, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/4 "2008-02-20T23:00:56Z")
my ankle brace can’t go farther than 250 ft from the house :nono: :rolleyes:
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### Author:  [@laxian55](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/laxian55)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2008, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/5 "2008-02-21T06:00:13Z")
I have terrible ankle’s and wore one of these all through college playing lacrosse, A lot of our basketball players wore them as well. They are incredible.
[http://bracesupport.com/donjoy/rocket.htm](http://bracesupport.com/donjoy/rocket.htm)
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### Author:  [@imported\_showtime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_showtime)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2008, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/6 "2008-02-21T08:26:19Z")
> [@Who has land?!?!?!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-has-land/35006/7):
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> I have terrible ankle’s and wore one of these all through college playing lacrosse, A lot of our basketball players wore them as well. They are incredible.
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> [http://bracesupport.com/donjoy/rocket.htm](http://bracesupport.com/donjoy/rocket.htm)
I have one of those & they are the best type IMO.
the lace up are OK to but don’t feel as comfortable.
my left ankle is bad…& what i did is i went to the good feet store in cranberry. got fitted for the “exerciser” type insert & its made a huge difference.
i use to have ankle pain in my left ankle all the time, & now its pretty much gone.
the main cause of ankle rolling is due to poor posture/ankle alignment which causes the ankle to be weak.
this insert aligns everything so the ankle stays very stable.
i recommend going to the store & trying them out…they will show you how its stabilizes your ankles.
now I wear the inserts with a basketball sneaker that has good ankle support preferable a velcro strap around the ankle &higher then a 3/4 top
& i have had no problems.
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### Author:  [@berad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/berad)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2008, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/7 "2008-02-21T10:39:15Z")
[http://www.activeankle.com/](http://www.activeankle.com/)
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### Author:  [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2008, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/8 "2008-02-21T10:41:40Z")
I just use my hands to hold them…
…wait what were you asking?
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### Author:  [@zchf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zchf)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/9 "2008-02-21T11:23:34Z")
I have had 2 ankle surgeries and I am awaiting another. Each time i was prescribed an ASO brace. [http://www.achillesmed.com/](http://www.achillesmed.com/) . I think these are good braces and have worn them while playing football and other sports.
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### Author:  [@OLDS\_ROCKETMAN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OLDS_ROCKETMAN)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2008, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/10 "2008-02-21T11:41:23Z")
have you seen a doctor at all? they may perscribe some physical therapy. if you got insurance, use it, that why its there.
i came down of the side of my foot playin hoops in HS and i thought for sure it was broke… it took a whole year to heal… had i went to a doc it may have healed better with proper treatment… its nice to have a brace and feel secure but its band-aid to the problem… if you can strenghten ur ankle you wont need a brace over the long term. just ask ur doc.
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### Author:  [@imported\_showtime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_showtime)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2008, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ankle-braces/195642/11 "2008-02-21T11:56:45Z")
> [@Cammed LS1 FS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cammed-ls1-fs/35008/28):
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> its nice to have a brace and feel secure but its band-aid to the problem… if you can strenghten ur ankle you wont need a brace over the long term. just ask ur doc.
exactly…
i’m tellin you guys… the orthodontics from the good feet store are worth the $
I was amazed. i’m pain free now & my ankle strength & stability are WAY better.
my ankle was so bad that even slightly uneven pavement would cause me to roll my ankle.
like i said…using it everyday has helped so much…& when playing B-Ball i have the orthodontic and a good ankle supportive sneaker & i’m all set.