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6th week after ankle sprain. do foot n ankle stretching n strengthening exercises, but feel pain doing heel cord stretch n calf raise. what to do?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ankle sprain: Check with orthopedic surgeon. May have talar dome injury, avulsion fracture, syndesmotic injury, or bone contusion.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 1/21/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Achilles injury?: You may have an achilles injury. Have it evaluated by a professional and treated appropriately.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

6th week after ankle sprain. do foot n ankle stretching n strengthening exercises, but feel pain doing heel cord stretch n calf raise. what to do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Bowen agreed

Dr. Payam Rafat answered

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