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A 55-year-old female 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?

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Dr. John Michalskianswered

Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience

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

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Dr. Payam Rafatanswered

Podiatry 23 years experience

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

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