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Hi today I was walking down the stairs then I missed four steps I landed on my left foot. Then I slipped and landed on my bum and my right foot was under my bum . I fell with my whole weight on my right foot its so painful & swelling up , should be worried, I can still walk but it hurts
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Ahmed Fawzy's Response
In my opinion you should wear an ankle brace as you might have injured the anterior lateral ligament however if there is no blue color and you can walk then no need to worry Just an anti inflammatory 3 times a day for 3 days would be enough Good Luck
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Have Pain And Swelling In The Foot Due To Fall
In my opinion you should wear an ankle brace as you might have injured the anterior lateral ligament however if there is no blue color and you can walk then no need to worry Just an anti inflammatory 3 times a day for 3 days would be enough Good Luck