“How can I regain flexibility in my ankle after a sprain?”
I had an ankle sprain and have problems with flexibility. How can I regain flexibility in my ankle after a sprain?
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ChiropractorChiropractor
This question needs to be answered by visiting your primary care doctor or a physical therapist cannot be answered without seeing the ankle and motion.
Physical therapy is an absolute must after an ankle sprain. Any one of your doctors can write for it.
Range of motion exercises.
You will need physical therapy.
Usually, a little bit of physical therapy is needed.
Physical therapy may be an option to consider. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for appropriate diagnosis and treatment
How long ago was the injury? If it was more than 2 months ago, you may need a cortisone injection, anti-inflammatory medication, or physical therapy. You can try stretching and icing. You can do therapeutic exercises that you may find on the internet. But if it was more recent, you should rest, ice, elevate abd take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
