smart1 answered Monday November 22 2004, 9:34 pm: if your doctor told you to then do what you are told. you should not become dependant on your brach it will weaken your ankel because you are used to having it then whan you dont you will reinjor your ankel. if it is doctors orders to continue wearing the brace or not you really need to listen to what he says. [ smart1's advice column | Ask smart1 A Question ]
AdviceMistress answered Saturday October 16 2004, 12:56 pm: i have torn my media collateral ligament and i was told to leave my brace on for 2 to 3 weeks! i suggest u leave it on if it still hurts!!
Karen answered Saturday October 16 2004, 11:07 am: Hey, my 6th grade teacher torn their Archiles tendon and he didn't wear his brace when he was supposed to so it caused a lot of problems. Trust me, you have to wear your brace, even though you don't want to. Hope I helped :) [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
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