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What exercises should i do for a sprained ankle after 6 weeks? i tore a ligament. it's feeling back to normal-ish, but it's very tight.
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Stretch; strengthen: Light resistance exercises like bike or swim, progressive stretching and strengthening with heat to warm up and ice to cool down.
Answered 4/28/2014
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