Ankle pain

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Ankle pain

Asked for Female, 23 Years

I keep spraining my ankle frequently. Usually i suffer from swelling for 2 day and pain for 4 days or so. Then gradually it reduces. But this time the pain is still present even after a month. I consulted orthopaedic. He informed i'm suffering from chronic ATFL , have damage my one of the three ligament. He has prescribed me for physiotherapy.

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Dr. Vijay Ramnani MCSP

Physiotherapist 20 yrs exp Haridwar

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Yes, you should go for physiotherapy and they will teach you strengthening and balance exercises which you must continue for prolonged period to avoid any injury to your ankle in the future.

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Ankle support might help you in the short run.

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Ms. Venetia Quadros (PT) Physiotherapist 12 yrs exp Thane · Accepted Answer

Ms. Venetia Quadros (PT)

Physiotherapist 12 yrs exp Thane

At present the need of the hour is ankle strestenging exercises and you might require ultrasound if swelling still persist kindly visit the physiotherapist at the earliest in order to adviod future injuries.