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Can being overweight affect the time needed to recover from torn ankle ligament? been a year now and i still can't run properly, still some pain.

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Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

It could...: Being overweight puts more weight stress over joints which may cause not only issues of healing but also long term overuse injuries. Losing weight can help with new injuries as well prevent damage to the ones that are still healthy.

Answered 5/12/2014

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A member asked:

Can being overweight affect the time needed to recover from torn ankle ligament? been a year now and i still can't run properly, still some pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

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