Spained ankle

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Spained ankle

Asked for Male, 20 Years

My ankle got twisted while playing around 21st October.Swelling got reduced but never went completely so after one week that is on 28th i went to a doctor he said that its ligament tear so he plastered it for around 2 weeks.After that he said me to wear ankle grip for the next 4 weeks.Now my plaster has been removed 3 days ago.But the swelling is still there though much less swelling than before.So i needed to know that is a bit swelling normal for the next few weeks?

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Dr. Pooja Pandey Tripathi (PT) Physiotherapist 21 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pooja Pandey Tripathi (PT)

Physiotherapist 21 yrs exp Bangalore

Yes absolutely fine . Go for physiotherapist to strengthen and stretch ankle.

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