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Isometric exercises are great for your heart, joints and physical function in daily life.
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.
Currently the best evidence for reducing the chances of re-spraining your ankle sprain comes down to two main things.
There is evidence glucosamine can provide relief in osteoarthritis patients, but not enough to support its use as a preventative.
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Dean of Programs (Allied Health), University of South Australia
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Professor in Allied Health and Health Services Research, University of South Australia
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Senior Lecturer, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia
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Senior lecturer in Podiatry, University of South Australia
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AIS Professor of Sports Medicine Research, University of Canberra
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of South Australia
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Lecturer in Podiatry, University of South Australia
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Lecturer in Sports Therapy, University of East London
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Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, University of East London
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Chair of Academic Clinical Orthopaedics, UCL
