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I met with accident that time my leg was broken now I can't walk plz tell me how physiotherapy works on my ankle
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Hello Dear! It is very important to get it diagnosed as you are not sure of your injury. We are not sure about the healing status of your joints. Consult a senior Physiotherapist who can assess and if needed can refer to the orthopaedics
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Physiotherapy help a alot 90 percentage of total recovery once it's started healing
Your way waking gets changed because of pain and stiffness that time you need plyometric training to correct it
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go for physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy will help you to loosen ankle joint and strengthen the muscles su that you can put full weight on leg
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If you had done pop and surgery according your broken after this start physiotherapy it will give you proper movement and proper activity.
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Ms. Pooja Pandey Tripathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Bangalore
Regular exercises and mobilisation can help bring movement in your ankle .
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Ms. Purnima Dhall (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Delhi
If you have undergone plaster and it's now removed, consult an orthopedic physiotherapist to regain movement and strength of the ankle and foot. He will guide on requirement of electrotherapy and mobility and strength training.
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Dr. Aditi Kulkarni
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Visit orthopaedic surgeon take proper treatment for broken leg then as per guidance start physiotherapy.
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Avoid doing physiotherapy on your own or watching on YouTube. coz it change from Person to person and also as per condition.
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icing on painfull part will be helpful thrice a day for 15 mins. Try and keep leg in elevation to avoid oedema for few mins as per comfort.
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