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When can I start to walk after ankle spr
I got an ankle sprain 2 weeks ago. Had a plaster for 5 days and now on ankle support and anti inflammation tablets. I see that there is no swollen and a very little bearable pain in the ankle. All these days I was hopping around.Can I start walking gradually. How can I start to gradually increase weight on my sprained leg.
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Dont put much pressure on ankle as strength will be compromised now
First start with few strengthening exercises then you can start putting pressure on it gradually
You can get physio done for strengthening and rehab part through online or offline mode
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Any ligament sprain when healed it lacks its strength , you can compare it with your another foot. To make it functional like old need to do strength training under physio guidance.
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get your strength training done at touch of cure
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Dr. Ratandeep Kaur Tuteja (PT)
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7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Starting of full weight bearing requires an assessment but u can shadow walk giving only partial weight if u want plus u can do icing on the injured leg with small ankle movements throughout the day. Avoid long sitting with legs down and take a gradual wt bearing journey plus for full recovery u need to strengthen the muscles around
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Consult in person with the physiotherapist, depending on your present condition you will be suggested what is necessary.
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Avoid using physio for free consultations here ok
Visit near by. Physio clinic and get it done
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You will need to take an online appointment for it. Because saying anything right now without evaluation would be wrong and harmful for you.
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Mr. Aniruddha Pradeep Bodhe (PT)
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2 yrs exp
Pune
Don't start walking directly you need to increase your activities gradually so consult Physio nearby or online.
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after visiting physio follow all the exercises properly.
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avoid walking on uneven surfaces
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
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21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes please visit a physiotherapist, they would start with isometric exercises for improving your pushoff with walking
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
You need strengthening exercises for lower limb. Putting more weight on affected ankle will bring more pain. Yes gradually u can put weight. Initially minimum weight. There is definitely a big difference with plaster on n walking n without plaster
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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I need to check some clinical movements.
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ankle joint strengthening exercises.
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