Ankle injuries and Stephen Curry are a match made in hell, especially for the fans of the Golden State Warriors. The 35-year-old Warriors star suffered yet another ankle injury in a game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. From the very beginning of his NBA career, Curry has had to deal with recurring ankle injuries. In fact, during a certain point in his career, concerns arose that these ankle issues could potentially derail his burgeoning NBA career.

Steph has also undergone two surgeries to repair ligaments in his ankle. Such procedures can be detrimental to a player’s career, particularly for a guard like Stephen Curry, whose style of play relies heavily on mobility and agility. However, despite his constant ankle injuries, Steph has left an indelible mark on the NBA. The Warriors’ medical staff and Steph were able to significantly improve the strength and stability of his ankle, and the device they used is commonly available for $69.99.

During the 2014-15 season, Stephen Curry was often spotted wearing a bulky ankle brace for additional support to his ankle. During an interview in 2014, Curry stated that the ankle brace gave him “full confidence” to play. He said, “I’ve used a lot of different braces to help reinforce my right ankle, but since my surgery, I have only been wearing the ZAMST A2-DX, it has provided the support I need to keep me on the court. The ZAMST A2-DX is the only product that has given me the full confidence to play without the fear of re-injuring my ankle.”

While the brace has significantly reduced injury risks, the brace alone wasn’t sufficient to address Steph’s susceptibility to ankle injuries. He had to undergo intensive strength and conditioning training with the Warriors’ staff to strengthen his ankle.

Stephen Curry’s intensive ankle conditioning

It’s no secret that Steph suffered a string of ankle injuries early in his NBA career. These recurring injuries left (what doctors described as crab meat) inflamed tissues, bone spurs, and chips of cartilage. However, Curry worked extensively with Warriors performance director Keke Lyles to strengthen not just his ankles, but also his hips and glutes.

According to Lyles, the program’s goal was to “load his hips to help unload his ankles.” Following a year of Lyles’ program, Steph demonstrated considerable progress by deadlifting approximately 400 pounds, a notable improvement compared to his previous performance. Keke Lyles’ program has certainly worked wonders for Stephen Curry, and as a result for the Warriors. What are your thoughts? Will Steph bounce back from his most recent ankle injury? Let us know in the comments below!

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