ANKLE PAIN

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ANKLE PAIN- this refers to pain felt around the ankle joint extending upwards to the distal one third of the leg and downwards to the mid foot area. Pain in the Ankle cause by Fracture of bone around the Ankle, Sprain,Strain or Tear of the Ligament or Tendon around the Ankle joint. Pain can also be referred from surrounding soft tissues and other disease conditions.
Acute Ankle pain can managed by application of Ice pack for 7minutes to the painful area, followed by gentle massage with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory gel/cream, and splinting/support with Ankle brace/support.
Apart from prescribed analgesics or surgery, Physiotherapy has a huge role to play in pain relief, reduction of swelling, strengthening of the muscles, gait rehabilitation and rehabilitation after healing of trauma or prescribed surgery. For further enquiries, book an appointment with us today

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