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A member asked:

I sprained my ankle a couple months ago and it was fine but than i started doing football and the pain started coming back but in other places ?

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After your injury strengthening of the muscles are very important after injury. They help protect the joint when ligaments have been injured. A monitored and structured program would help. See your doctor Referral to physical therapist .

Answered 10/1/2023

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