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Old 05-15-2007, 06:46 PM   #74 (permalink)
Kevin T.
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Originally Posted by BamaDave
I really wonder how much excess ankle support in standard shoes contributes to ankle problems, since the ankles never really have to strengthen or have much "awareness."
That's been my thinking for a while too. A big reason why I do as much as I can barefoot and rarely get taped is to strengthen the feet and ankles. Been working so far.
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