Suffered an ankle sprin 16 weeks back

2019-01-04 17:18:12
I suffered an ankle sprain 16 weeks back while playing football. My Ortho asked me to use cast for 3 weeks.. I was given anti inflammatory tablet for 4 days. After the cast was removed pain not subsided completely. I visited the doctor again and he asked to use ankle hold for 3 more week.. Now it doesn't pain as usual but, if I land my feet hard I can still feel that sting in my ankle. I started doing exercises like jogging and stretching. Whether it is safe to get back to playing football now..?
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MRI is a good option as suggested by Dr Chirag. Try to avoid running and jumping for 1 more month. Stretching and muscle building exercises are ok but not running or jumping
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Wear a good sports shoe all the time, it gives good support.

Answered2019-01-05 09:14:37

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If you have no pain, you can get back to play ground but increase your stamina slowly and gradually. -- warm fomantation twice a day will help recovery.

Answered2019-01-04 23:21:24

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Get MRI of ankle done to rule out any major injuries .

Answered2019-01-04 18:58:51

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