3. Compression will strengthen the ankle ligaments.
When you play sports or any physical activity, it can cause your ankles to swell. You may not notice the swelling because sometimes if you already have big feet, it’ll be difficult to tell if it’s swollen or not.
The only way you’ll notice there is a problem is if you experience pain. Compression can be done before doing any physical activity. Wrap an elastic bandage around the ankle area, but not too tight. This will prevent the ankle from swelling. Take the elastic bandage off after completing the physical activity.
If there is any swelling when you take it off, you will want to put it back on. There may be swelling if you wrapped it too tight. You don’t want to prevent blood flowing to the ankle area. It’ll cause a bruise and pain. Compressing is supposed to help, not hurt you.