Basketball Ankle Injury Treatments
Basketball players are more likely than any other sports players to injure their ankles. The most common ankle injuries among basketball players are inversion (turning inward) and eversion (turning outward) of the ankle. The sharp twists, frequent running, constant jumping, and sudden stopping associated with basketball put tremendous pressure on a player's ankle joint. The two main ways that players and trainers try to treat and prevent these injuries are taping and bracing.
Taping simply involves wrapping special tape snugly around the ankle joint. Although it is simple to apply, there are some drawbacks. Taping is not very expensive when used once, but when used throughout the season, taping is three times more costly than bracing. Taping also loosens with physical activity; after only ten minutes of exercise, the tape will become 50% looser. After one hour of exercise, taping offers no significant support whatsoever.
Bracing has proven to be more effective than taping in a number of different studies. It is also much more cost effective throughout a season. Several types of ankle braces are available for use, ranging from cloth lace-on braces to more rigid plastic braces. Braces decrease the range of motion of the ankle more than taping does, and, therefore, help to prevent future ankle injuries. However, despite the benefits of ankle braces over ankle tape, many players find that braces restrict movement capabilities and also cause discomfort.
Based on the text, what can be inferred from the bracing technique?

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In paragraph 3, the statement that says bracing can "help to prevent future ankle injuries" could use it as a prevention technique for future injuries.
It has too many disadvantages to be considered a viable technique.
Incorrect. In paragraph 3, there are a few drawbacks mentioned. They include restrictive movement and discomfort. However, one cannot infer that there are too many disadvantages to be considered a viable technique from the information provided in the passage.
Studies are still being conducted to determine its effectiveness.
Incorrect. Studies are only briefly mentioned in paragraph 3, in terms of bracing's more effective properties when compared to taping. However, one cannot infer that studies are being conducted to determine the effectiveness of the bracing technique from the information provided in the passage.
There are limited options available.
Incorrect. It cannot be inferred that there are limited options available when it comes to the bracing technique. In paragraph 3, the passage makes mention of the options available (cloth lace-on to rigid plastic braces) but does not state that they are limited.