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What Is The Treatment For Sprained Ankle As Cast Didn T Work?
I sprained my ankle on May 27th and went to the doctor the following day and received an air cast. I ve been wearing the cast pretty much non-stop, as when I try to walk without it, I often feel pain. Every so often when I walk (wearing the cast or not) I feel a pop in my ankle and a severe pain for about 10 seconds. I haven t really thought much of it, but pretty much all day today I ve felt a burning sensation and was wondering if this was normal since I haven t felt this until now (aside from when I had the air cast too tight, but I felt that within about a minute).
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
Hello,
If the cast isn't helping them leaving the cast will be good. I will advise using the normal crepe bandage or ankle brace which will help maintain stability. Since you didn't mention about the grade of injury of ankle sprain we suspect it to be grade two and in this crepe bandage or ankle brace can be used.
Do hot water fermentation and allow crepe to use for stabilizing the ankle joint. Post the 21-28 you can start slow range of motion exercises for the ankle joint and do simple static Quadriceps and static hamstring exercises for regaining the muscle property.
In the long run after 8-10 weeks doing balance board training will be helpful in stabilizing the ankle joint better and correction of any muscle imbalances.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
If the cast isn't helping them leaving the cast will be good. I will advise using the normal crepe bandage or ankle brace which will help maintain stability. Since you didn't mention about the grade of injury of ankle sprain we suspect it to be grade two and in this crepe bandage or ankle brace can be used.
Do hot water fermentation and allow crepe to use for stabilizing the ankle joint. Post the 21-28 you can start slow range of motion exercises for the ankle joint and do simple static Quadriceps and static hamstring exercises for regaining the muscle property.
In the long run after 8-10 weeks doing balance board training will be helpful in stabilizing the ankle joint better and correction of any muscle imbalances.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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