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How to stretch out a twisted ankle?
I twisted my ankle really bad back in August. My doctor said I could have issues for up to a year depending on what sort of activities I did, and so far I've pretty much always had issues! It's still noticeably bigger than the other one. Its for the most part just a little stiff but not painful anymore. Except when I wear heels! It hurts so much! I'm going to a wedding in about two and a half weeks and I'm going to have to wear heels and also be moving around in them so I was wondering if there are any good stretches I can do to make wearing heels hurt less. I know most of you probably aren't doctors so I'm not about to sue if your advice doesn't work or anything but I'm sure some people on here have twisted an ankle!
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I'm not a doctor, but I've had ankle problems in the past. The best thing to do is to buy a supportive wrap for your ankle if you don't already have one to wear often until the wedding. Also, I'm including a website below which has some exercises to help strengthen your ankles. I did most of these when I have to go through physical therapy and they are pretty helpful.
Take it easy up until the wedding. Try to wear your most supportive shoes up until then. Also, is there any way you don't have to wear heels? Some good substitutions if you aren't in the wedding party are flats, fancy sandals, and toms that match your dress.
anyways, I hope your ankle feels better and good luck with the wedding :)
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I'm pre-med but not doctor, but I would suggest doing GENTLE GENTLE GENTLE ankle rotations for a few minutes, a few times a day. Such as when your watching TV, rotate both counterclockwise & clockwise, SLOWLY and gently!! You don't want to strain it and cause further injury.
Also calf raises (like standing straight, stand on tippy toes, repeat) because this will activate the posterior leg muscles that wearing heels would wear. Again, nothing strenuous.
If you have any more questions about exercising or anthing, that is my forte, so drop one by the inbox. Otherwise I hope you enjoy the wedding:)
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