Why does the foot keep hurting after twisting the ankle years ago?
Patient: I twisted my ankle & both sides of my foot still hurts... Did this August 2013. I am currently on steroid pack but doesn t seem to be helping . Any suggestions. I have had an MRI & showed fluid around the lateral part of the ankle so I just try & put ice on it to help with swelling . So my question is why is it still bothering me. Doctor: You have chronic instability of ankle resultated in effusion of lateral sideDefinitely your movement of affected ankle would b less than the other side.so you must see a physio they will mobilize your ankle and perform glides and accessory glides which will normalize the range of motion further they will strengthen your ankle muscle in midrange and last they will give you balance board and wobel board to improve proprioception and condition your ankle to cope up injury and sudden twist happen in daily living.For right now as home program you must do iceing 10 to 15 minutes 4 time a day adding to rest in elevation and range of motion exercises and circular kneading with finger pad to mobilze swelling .and then keep you leg in elevated position and just do active ankle pump exercise.