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Twisted foot
Hi Doctor,
My self sunil. My Foot was twisted during hiking in 2014. I did treatment & took to recover almost 4months. but from last 8months it's started paining. I meet orthopedic doc. & had some treatement on foot. he advised to use gel pad in shoe for better support. then 4 week hot wax treatment, stretching, etc . temporary it gave result. but now pain is back. during walking it dosn't pain, but slightly foot crossed both side of foot starts paining. my job is sitting 8hrs in office. daily travel by local & still using gel pads in shoes. suggetions or doc name . i stay in Mumbai-Malad
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Hi Sunil, you seem to be having chronic sprain of the ankle. Avoid gel insoles as it's not advisable for chronic sprain with laxed ligaments. It seems you had undergone physiotherapy for short term goals like mobility and pain management and not for long term goal like strengthening. Use of ankle stirrup braces can help in protecting ankle from extreme ranges while commuting and remove it after reaching office. Consult with your Physiotherapist who will advise you with strengthening exercises using resistance bands, balance boards and later to vigorous training on trampoline. This will help you to get back to your favourite sports.
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Take care not to injure yourself while climbing downstairs. Avoid crossing feet as it will further lax your ankle ligaments.
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