Check out the Aircast range of braces. Expensive, but very light and very strong. Worth a shout if you have continual problems. The A60 is the one originally used by Andy Murray and I find it very comfy, very light and very supportive. I got mine delivered from the US as the prices in the UK are pretty horrific (£45 and I got mine for £28 delivered!!).

Cheers

Adz

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Could the discomfort in the achilles be achilles tendonitis? I had that even though I use an ankle brace. I rested for about three weeks, and it went away. From time to time, if you play a lot you can develop tendonitis in various joints. That is what happens to me if I play too much over say a 3-4 week period without proper rest days in between.

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There has not been a lot of discussion on ankle braces.  Just my own gut feeling would be to visit a Sports Podiatrist (especially one who is involved with basketball/netball); definitely you need to change the style/design of the support.  I see there is an inflatable type.  Any support too rigid will naturally cause a pressure point; flexibility as well as support seem ideal.

Let's know how you go.  A photo would be good too.

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