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Sprained ankle september 9th. had xrays but nothings broken. pt 3x/week. i have no range of motion and its swollen and bruised stil. any ideas?
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Rest: I would rest your ankle and do some pool therapy on your own. In addition, an anti-inflammatory may be of some benefit. Keep it elevated as much as possible. If no better in two weeks, recommend seeing an orthopaedist
Answered 10/17/2014
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