Question 1

i have ankle injury, swollen burning, what to so?

Accepted Answer

"Burning" may be: Because swelling is compressing a nerve, but you need an x-ray to find out what's going on in there. If the injury is recent, apply ice and rest it. If the pain lasts more than a day, see a podiatrist or orthopedist. Good luck!

Question 2

burning pain in ankle up to knee. ankle injury 20 days ago. no fracture in x-ray. arch and heel pain with sweeling on ankle with burning while walking?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis : With a side of nerve inflammation. Most likely part of the injury process and should respond with rice time and conservative care.  If the talus fracture you list is recent then would definitely recommend close follow up with your doc.

Question 3

does sleeping with ankle weights burn calories?

Accepted Answer

I think not: Sorry. Not unless you had restless leg syndrome and were moving those feet all around.

Question 4

i hurt my leg today in my softball game, so is there any way to work out and burn calories without killing my leg?

Accepted Answer

Exercise bicycle.: You can burn a lot of calories on an exercise bicycle, if you can flex your knee enough to make revolutions on the pedals.

Question 5

how can i assess an ankle injury?

Accepted Answer

Couple of ways to do: It:
1: see your pcp ; follow his/her instructions;
2: trying pain meds/ice/wrap/elevation for a couple of days would be helpful, if not, you need to see your pcp for possible onward referral to an orthopod.

Question 6

what are possible remedies to curing ankle injury?

Accepted Answer

Several: Ice to reduce swelling, an ankle brace for support, Aleve (naproxen) for pain and swelling, elevation to reduce swelling.  Range of motion exercises.

Question 7

what do you do if you have recovered from an ankle injury and it still bothers you?

Accepted Answer

Get an x-ray: If x-ray ok then a physical therapy specialist can help you.

Question 8

how should i treat an ankle injury from football?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 9

could my leg twitching be connected to ankle injury?

Accepted Answer

In short - yes: However, there could be a problem that made you unstable and end up with the ankle sprain in the first place.

Question 10

what can i do about possible subtalar joint/ankle injury?

Accepted Answer

See Podiatrist: You need x-rays and exam and most likely immobilization.

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I hurt my leg today in my softball game, so is there any way to work out and burn calories without killing my leg?

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