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Treatment options for Ankle instability are going to initially involve conservative treatment
- Ice
- NSAID's
- Physical therapy
- Braces
- Taping
- Surgery is the last resort and is never indicated unless individuals can not perform normal daily activities
- Competitive athletes must fail to perform activities while either taped, braced or both
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Lace-up brace - most stable
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Stirrup device - less stable
More comfortable
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Elastic type sleeve - least stable
Comfortable
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Surgical options should only be considered when conservative options have failed
Ankle instability may only be one component of the problem
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