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

Kristin Graham, University of South Australia; Helen Banwell, University of South Australia; Lewis Ingram, University of South Australia; Ryan Causby, University of South Australia, and Saravana Kumar, University of South Australia

The ankle protection provided by high-top shoes may not be enough to reduce sprain risk significantly. In fact, this design may reduce athletic performance, and increase risk of ankle sprain for some.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sprained his right ankle in a playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Jan. 21, 2023. AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann

Patrick Mahomes injury: An ankle surgeon explains what a high ankle sprain is and how it might affect Mahomes in the Super Bowl

MaCalus V. Hogan, University of Pittsburgh

Sprained ankles are a common injury to anyone who plays sports and usually not a serious concern. But with an NFL championship on the line, the specifics of an ankle injury and how to treat it matter.

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  1. Ankle sprain
  2. Ankle sprains
  3. Athletes
  4. Kansas City Chiefs
  5. Pain
  6. Physical therapy

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