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If you now have a swollen or bruised ankle, then you most likely have sprained it. If you were able to "walk-off" the injury or if your ankle doesn't feel too painful, then you likely only twisted it.

Yes, ankle braces can help with the conservative treatment of flat feet. In fact, a study noted that 87% of cases that used these devices didn't require further surgery. This implies that bracing may help reduce the need for surgical correction of flat feet.

Ankle pumps are a small but effective exercise that strengthens your ankles, improves your stability, and staves off dangerous conditions like blood clots. You do not need any equipment to complete them, and they have a myriad of benefits for both surgical and non-surgical patients.

Sprained ankles stay swollen as little as a few days and as long as a few weeks. Your ankle will stay swollen longer if you have a more severe sprain and if you neglect to treat the ankle diligently.

Sports, curbs, and high heels all pose a hazard to one of the most important parts of your body. These three different things have caused many an ankle injury. So, can you walk on a sprained ankle?

Yes, if you absolutely have to, you can walk on a sprained ankle. You should take it slow and put weight on it gingerly at first until you understand the severity of the sprain. If you're wearing a shoe, tie the shoe tighter until you can evaluate the depth of the injury.