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Could weight lifting or running/bicycling make an ankle sprain worse?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes!: If the sprain is not healed, yes. Particularly lower extremity weight training and running. Cycling can be an effective adjunct exercise for sprained ankles! ask your doctor!

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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