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Kristin Graham, Lecturer in Podiatry, University of South Australia

Do high top shoes actually reduce ankle sprain risk? Here's what the research says

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Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in sports like netball, basketball and football where jumping, landing on one foot and sudden direction changes are part of the game.

Ankle sprains can be painful, debilitating and may result in ongoing ankle problems. In fact, people with a history of a previous ankle sprain are more likely to sprain an ankle again in future.

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