Whether you're pregnant and you're ankles are sore and swollen, or of you're an athlete that has a mild sprain, these braces are perfect to help keep the swelling down. In addition to a RICE schedule, a good compression brace can help take away the pain and discomfort of a swollen ankle. If your ankles are otherwise stable, and you're just in need of something to help reduce inflammation, these ankle braces are going to help. Some have special cold packs built in to further fight inflammation, and some specialize in compressing the tissues to help keep swelling down.