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Footwear can be a problem after a sprained ankle as the ankle usually sells and persistent swelling can remain for 3-6 months. Many people resort to walking in flip flops as they are the only thing that fit but in reality the average flip flop gives no support and very little ...
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At some point in life, it is highly likely that you will injure your ankle. The differing terrains and footwear we now use contribute to these injuries as well are affected by our environment and our feet are no longer trained to respond to it when they are sheltered by nice c...
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Day one after a sprained ankle can be full of pain and swelling. It can be hard to walk, let alone drive and if this falls on a work day we might not be making it to the office.
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If you've sprained your ankle then it may feel less stable as you move and when playing sports. This article is about how a sprained ankle affects balance and what we can do to restore it.
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