Question 1

can a rolled ankle sprain my achilles?

Accepted Answer

Achilles Tendon:  Where is your pain physically?  Just above the heel?  Achilles strain, tendonitis or rupture may occur with injury.  See: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324800#causes

Question 2

can achilles feel tight and thicker even 8 months after ankle sprain? sprained ankle achilles feels much thicker and knotted than noninjured

Accepted Answer

Achilles: If it is thicker than normal it has been injured and has healed with scarring.  Be SURE to warm up before exercise even more important now. Us the runner's stretch that looks like they are pushing something over while bending each foot upward alternately.  Ah yes, SLOWLY!

Question 3

after a high ankle sprain 6 weeks ago, i am still experiencing discomfort at my achilles' tendon and heel when i plantar flex my foot. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Achilles pain: Sorry about your sprain.  Your achilles tendon is a nearby structure and during your sprain, you may have also damaged your nearby structures or the swelling from the sprain can cause pain around the area. Also, sometimes posterior ankle impingement at the joint cause pain when plantarflexing.  Best of luck.

Question 4

can calf atrophy after ankle sprain lead to plantar fasciitis and achilles problems? if so can calf atrophy be reversed?can plantar fasciitis be cured

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Being in a cast: or splint during the healing phase of an ankle phase will give calf atrophy. This will be reversed in most patients and get better over time.  Plantar fasciitis and achilles injuries are not directly from calf atrophy.  They can be from overuse of one leg while the other is healing after an injury.  Yes, plantar fasciitis can also be cured.

Question 5

sprained ankle 11 months ago but ankle is still weak and stiff. could it be causing my ball of foot pain? perhaps plantar fasciitis? achilles t?

Accepted Answer

Sprain or fracture: Was it x-rayed? If it is not a missed fracture or widened mortise, your inactivity could be a cause.  Failure to dorsiflex your foot fully will cause metatarsalgia-forefoot pain. Plantar fasciitis although it is a really different problem is about the underside of the heel and is actually a bursa.  If it was neg/x-ray start runner's stretches and get the ankle loose.

Question 6

ankle sprain over a year ago. followed by chronic ankle instability, peroneal tendonitis and achilles tendonitis. have done pt for all conditions. ankle is still unstable when tested by doctor, but no ligament tear. are these injuries related?

Accepted Answer

Interrelated: A significant ankle injury probably caused you to ambulate improperly causing the other 2 issues. As for the chronic ankle problem, I would get a second opinion regarding diagnosis and treatment options from an orthopedic specialist specializing in chronic ankle pathology as a result of prior injury. Such a specialist is found in a university hospital orthopedic department.

Question 7

my achilles' tendon is pretty loose but feels intact?
i suffered a fractured fibula and sprained ankle, will i need surgery for the tendon?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: i assume all these issues started with the same injury. Withroper rehab the tendon should tighten up.  I assume you were immobilized for some weeks. Due to the fracture.  That should allow the tendon and ligaments to. Heal.  The. Medical,provider shoulder order PT for the ankle.  That will address some of these conserns.

Question 8

i have what i think is a grade 2 ankle sprain and i wanna know how long its going to take until i can start working out or walking again.

Accepted Answer

Ankle strain : With immobilization and support it will probably take 10 to 14 days to heal. Good Luck

Question 9

what makes a sprained ankle better?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 10

what are some signs of a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Several: Pain, swelling, discoloration, difficulty in walking or standing.

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Can a rolled ankle sprain my achilles?

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Can achilles feel tight and thicker even 8 months after ankle sprain? sprained ankle achilles feels much thicker and knotted than noninjured

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After a high ankle sprain 6 weeks ago, i am still experiencing discomfort at my achilles' tendon and heel when i plantar flex my foot. why is this?

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Can calf atrophy after ankle sprain lead to plantar fasciitis and achilles problems? if so can calf atrophy be reversed?can plantar fasciitis be cured

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Sprained ankle 11 months ago but ankle is still weak and stiff. could it be causing my ball of foot pain? perhaps plantar fasciitis? achilles t?

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Ankle sprain over a year ago. followed by chronic ankle instability, peroneal tendonitis and achilles tendonitis. have done pt for all conditions. ankle is still unstable when tested by doctor, but no ligament tear. are these injuries related?

A member asked:

My achilles' tendon is pretty loose but feels intact? i suffered a fractured fibula and sprained ankle, will i need surgery for the tendon?

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I have what i think is a grade 2 ankle sprain and i wanna know how long its going to take until i can start working out or walking again.

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What makes a sprained ankle better?

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What are some signs of a sprained ankle?

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