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Not literally bloody (that would be my right knee, when the left ankle gave way on gravel), but being hypermobile I have chronically unstable ankles and it's getting worse.

To this end, could anyone recommend a good ankle brace that I can run in? I suspect the problem is that I run fore-mid foot and have a habit of underpronating when landing; ankle bends outwards to about 90 degrees. Heel strike is not an option as it'll bugger up my knees quicker than quick.

In the meantime I shall continue to do the strengthening exercises but in the long run (hah!) I could do with some more support.

Thanks.

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