Ankle sprain with hard lump that won't heal

[iphysio]

Hi Soccerer. From my experience, usually there is some swelling. That is why I suggest some sort of ankle brace or compression brace/sock to offer support and decrease swelling when you play sports. Are you doing wobble board exercises from your physio? ~ iphysio.

[soccerer]

Hi iphysio, yes I have been doing some wobble board exercises and also some balancing (single-legged) on a trampoline.
Although, I'm not sure how I'll continue these after my physiotherapy sessions are over, since I don't have those equipment.'

I'll wear an ankle brace.

I'm sorry, but I'm just trying to confirm this: can I expect the swellling to go down completely after many months or might a small amount remain permanently.

Thanks!

[anka_nikoleta]

You can find wobble , wobble board on sites where they sell physio equipement.It develops core strenghtening so that you don't get injuries so easily anymore.Just google. I don't know in India but if you take a look for UK for example, is one called physioroom, to have idea what you are looking for. Then find it in India. You should continue doing it , and also to do stretching of your calf muscles. Usually , an ankle sprain has a good to excellent outcome to majority of people, if treated correctly. Exercises improve the circulation which help decrease swelling. Same thing does the elevation of the food in a position above the heart, the compression of a brace as you were suggested by the physios here.

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You can find wobble , wobble board on sites where they sell physio equipement.It develops core strenghtening so that you don't get injuries so easily anymore.Just google. I don't know in India but if you take a look for UK for example, is one called physioroom, to have idea what you are looking for. Then find it in India. You should continue doing it , and also to do stretching of your calf muscles. Usually , an ankle sprain has a good to excellent outcome to majority of people, if treated correctly. Exercises improve the circulation which help decrease swelling. Same thing does the elevation of the food in a position above the heart, the compression of a brace as you were suggested by the physios here.

[iphysio]

Hi Soccerer. From my experience, usually there is a small amount of swelling after many months but its hard to say. You might have no swelling after few months. I hope the best for you. Keep up your physio rehab exercises and wish you speed recovery. (I think its worthwhile getting the wobble board!) ~iphysio.