Back and Leg Injuries Have Forced Michael Porter Jr. to Wear a Specialized Brace to Play

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Back and Leg Injuries Have Forced Michael Porter Jr. to Wear a Specialized Brace to Play

Porter Jr. wears a special brace called an ankle foot orthosis, which is meant for older people recovering from strokes and nerve damage, just to play basketball. Without it, MPJ would trip over himself, as repeated back and left leg injuries have left him unable to lift his leg properly. Despite initial dread, MPJ is now thankful for the brace.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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