A 19-year-old female asked:
foot still hurts a week after mild sprain, is this ok? when should i start physical therapy? how much longer til i can walk with no pain? basic in 3?
2 doctor answers

Dr. Allan Tissenbaum answered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Normal: This is normal, start PT as soon as possible, walking without pain is very individual and depends on the degree of sorain and how much damage occured. Basic in 3 if you can walk and run without pain
Answered on May 30, 2016
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Dr. Robert Hadfield answered
13 years experience Podiatry
Should be Ok: If it is a mild sprain and there are no fractures you should be OK for basic training in 3 weeks.
Answered on Aug 2, 2014
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Dr. Peter Ihle commented
54 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Ease into things & don't push it.
Aug 1, 2014
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