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What Causes Pain In The Ankle After Doing A Backhand Spring?

Hi. I was doing a backhand spring at cheer last night and I felt my ankle tear or pop or something. It really hurt and I still can t move or walk on it. I don t think it is broken, but it feels like there is something wrong with the bone. Can you help me?
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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Hi visit an orthopedic doctor who may advise x-ray of ankle..if no fracture probably a torn or sprain.Wear an ankle brace for 10 days, take advil thrice a day for 5 days and keep foot elevated not stand or walk for 10 days till x-rays are taken
Best wishes
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What Causes Pain In The Ankle After Doing A Backhand Spring?

Hi visit an orthopedic doctor who may advise x-ray of ankle..if no fracture probably a torn or sprain.Wear an ankle brace for 10 days, take advil thrice a day for 5 days and keep foot elevated not stand or walk for 10 days till x-rays are taken Best wishes