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Is It Bad To Walk On A Sprained Ankle
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Is it ok to walk on a sprained ankle?
Gentle pressure: Be aware that if the ligaments are totally ruptured, ambulation is not recommended. The ligament tear (sprain) in varying degrees. If the ankle is unstable, the ligaments may be totally separated, in that case you do don't want to put pressure on the ankle. ...Read more
Walking (Definition)
Your doctor may also suggest a safe exercise plan. Walking is usually the easiest type of exercise, but swimming or other low-impact exercises can work just as well. Exercise is an important way to keep blood sugar in control, and physical activity in pregnancy has been found to decrease the risk ...Read more
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Is it a bad idea to walk on a broken ankle?
Bad idea: Not only can it slow healing.... It can knock the bones out of alignment and cause healing in a mal aligned position! no, no, no! ...Read more
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Is it advisable to still dance on a sprained ankle?
Depends on severity: It will depend on the severity and the support you are wearing during your recuperation. Have your ankle examined to determine what grade of sprain you have and what your treatment options are. Ask the doctor who is treating you if you if this affects your ability to dance. ...Read more
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Is it possible to stand on a broken ankle or knee?
Yes: If the fracture is not complete and not displaced you may be able to stand. ...Read more
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Is it okay for me to walk on a fractured ankle?
It depend: Follow direction of your physician, if he said it is okay he must have good reason to say so, if he say not, he must have good reason to say so. ...Read more
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Is it safe to run on a sprained or fractured ankle?
No: Get ankle examined and treated properly. Continuing to run before this heals may lead to oprlonged healing or even permanent damage. ...Read more
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Is it possible to walk on a broken ankle in a cast thats in a walking boot?
Yes it is: If doctor give you the permission to do that. ...Read more
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Swollen ankle and foot redness around ankle (forgot to state in last question ). If it is sprain pretty bad would a walking boot work to help heal it?
Yes: A walking boot is an excellent way to immobilize your ankle and allow it rest. ...Read more
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Huge bruise ankle tripped. Can walk and run. It is swollen is it broken?
Probably Not: If you can walk and run with out pain, it probably is not broken. To make sure you would need an x-ray. ...Read more
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Really swollen on the ankle bone. I can walk on it, but it's sore. Is my ankle ligament torn, or is it just a minor sprain, how can I tell?
See a Podiatrist: You need an exam and evaluation. It sounds like you have had some type of trauma. ...Read more
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I sprained my ankle and it is swelling now. Is it okay to wrap a swollen ankle?
Standard: therapy of a sprained ankle is wrapping, elevation, ice, and aspirin like drugs and rest. Cannot say in your particular case without examining you and often more serious injuries can be present when it appears to be "just a sprain" ...Read more
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Is numbing my sprained ankle and walking on it bad?
Use caution: Walk with an ankle brace. If numbness persist see doctor. ...Read more
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Landed on a foot playing basketball and ankle made a pop sound and it hurt later that night, no swelling and it hurts bad to walk. sprained or broken?
Need eval: Without seeing you unable to tell. The fact that you have pain with walking is not a good sign. Best to see doctor for evaluation. Ice as much as possible to reduce pain and inflammation. Use OTC Ibuprofen or Naproxen for pain relief. Best of luck with this. Dr R ...Read more
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Is it bad to walk on your toes a lot?
Yes.: Too much of anything can be bad. You may cause excess sress on the soft tissues and bones leading to pain and deformity. ...Read more
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Help my ankle is swollen is it broken or just sprained it kind of hurts when i walk on it but the pain is not that bad?
Need x-rays : You'd need plain films to determine if your ankle is broken, if you're still able to walk on it with minimal pain than the x-rays would be futile since the management would not change. You could have a fracture without ankle instability and this would be stable for you to walk on. If you are concerned that it may be broken, I would encourage you to see a doc and get images. ...Read more
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Twisted my ankle playing tennis, heard a crack. Can walk on the ankle. How do I know if it is broken?
See an Orthopedist: For definitive diagnosis you need an x ray. People who do sports regularly for an hour daily, have a high tolerance to pain., so it is very difficult to say is or is not broken without an x-ray. Recommend to see an orthopedic specialist.. ...Read more
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Is it necessary to see a doctor for a sprained foot? I fell and now it hurts to walk on that foot and it is bruised and swollen. I have it elevated and ice packs about every thirty minutes. I cannot put full pressure on it to walk.
Yes: Need xray to differentiate between a sprain and a serious fracture. ...Read more
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I fractured my foot on 16th have a splint on it. i been walking on the splint and the pain is getting worse, is it too soon to walk on it w/o crutches?
See your doctor: There are many different types of fractures of the foot. Some require you to stay off your foot. If the pain is getting worse when you walk on it, I would recommend staying off it, using your crutches, and seeing an Orthopaedic surgeon. ...Read more
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Can walking when its really painful on a badly sprained ankle make it worse?
YES!: If it's really painful and getting worse, see a podiatrist or foot/ankle trained orthopedist. Something may be broken or torn. Undertreated ankle problems can linger forever. Sincerely, Dr. Latva ...Read more
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Sprain (Definition)
A sprain is a medical term that describes an injury to soft tissue structures in the area. Common examples are a lumbar sprain, in which you might injure muscles in your back; or an ankle sprain in which you could injure ligaments about the ankle. Sprains can be from mild to severe, and so ...Read more
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