I have fallen 3 times in past 2 years time, very slow time to heal broken bones and muscle, ligament damage done. When I found these copper lined ankle soft brace supports that fit over both your feet and ankles, I decided to buy them to help in healing process, and reduce swelling and pain. I can only wear them for about one hour before they start hurting me due to tightness. This is why you should size up one to 2 sizes than normal for you, if you deal with diabetes, or swelling in foot and ankle areas. Copper is known to be healing, and help with circulation problems. You also can wear these with shoes or winter boots, which is very helpful. Just keep on every hour to check to see if too tight, leaving marks on ankle or feet, take them off for awhile and give your feet and ankles a break without wearing them all day long. They will give slight support for you. Good price for a pair, which means you get one for each foot to wear, most other ads, you must watch, you usually only receive one. Worth trying for yourself in my opinion.