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Having pain in my ankle after elliptical. what do you recommend?
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Overdoing it: You might have over used your ankle a bit. Make sure you rest, ice, compression (ankle brace or ace wrap) and elevate your ankle. Take 800mg Ibuprofen bid should also help significantly with the swelling (if present).
Answered 3/30/2017
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Re-evaluate: Check out your form, shoe selection, as well as frequency and intensity of the activity.
Answered 3/30/2013
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