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Suffered an ankle sprin 16 weeks back
I suffered an ankle sprain 16 weeks back while playing football. My Ortho asked me to use cast for 3 weeks..
I was given anti inflammatory tablet for 4 days.
After the cast was removed pain not subsided completely. I visited the doctor again and he asked to use ankle hold for 3 more week..
Now it doesn't pain as usual but, if I land my feet hard I can still feel that sting in my ankle.
I started doing exercises like jogging and stretching.
Whether it is safe to get back to playing football now..?
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MRI is a good option as suggested by Dr Chirag.
Try to avoid running and jumping for 1 more month. Stretching and muscle building exercises are ok but not running or jumping
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Wear a good sports shoe all the time, it gives good support.
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If you have no pain, you can get back to play ground but increase your stamina slowly and gradually.
-- warm fomantation twice a day will help recovery.
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Get MRI of ankle done to rule out any major injuries .
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