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Ankle Ligament injury
I have a ligament tear on left ankle on 21st Feb and consulted doctor who adviced to follow RICE method and gave pain killers, tablets to reduce swelling. I am using now air casting/boot from April 1st,still there is no improvement.
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Ligament injury heels around six weeks. Try some physio
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Ligament injury take time to heal. Continue using air cast. Prevent further injury.
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Stretch Calves
Get a custom made insole.
Hams Stretching.
Sports Taping.
Hot Fomentation.
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Dr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Depend on the grade of ligament tear the effect will be there if yours might have been second degree some what like follow those instructions and relax it will subside down
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