I twisted my ankle while playing badminton and then my whole body fell on that twisted ankle. It swell up just after 30 minutes. I did an x-ray, no fractures. Doctor advised to get a plaster on for 1 week. I did that, the plaster was a weak one (the hard portion was only on the back side of my foot and leg, rest all was covered by bandages and cotton). After 1 week, I cut off the plaster but I still can't walk without limping. The swelling is more or less gone but it hurts whenever I put weight on it. The pain and a little bit swelling is on the outside of the ankle joint. Please advise. It's been 10 days since the injury and I still can't walk properly.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist24yrs exp

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?using elastic bandages (such as an ace bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly ?wearing a brace to support your ankle ?using crutches, if needed ?elevating your foot with pillows as necessary to reduce swelling ?taking ibuprofen (such as advil) or acetaminophen (such as tylenol) to manage pain ?getting plenty of rest and not putting weight on your ankle it?s also helpful to apply ice to the injured area as soon as you can to reduce swelling. On the first day, you should apply ice every 20 to 30 minutes, three to four times per day. Afterward, apply ice every three to four hours for the next two days. Your doctor may tell you to stay off of your injured ankle until the pain subsides. For mild sprains, this may take a week to 10 days, while more severe sprains may take up to several weeks to heal. How can I prevent an ankle sprain? You can lower your risk for future sprains by: ?wrapping the affected ankle in an elastic bandage ?wearing a brace, if necessary ?performing strengthening exercises ?avoiding high heels ?warming up before exercising ?wearing sturdy, quality footwear ?paying attention to surfaces you?re walking on ?slowing or stopping activities when you feel fatigued call your doctor right away if you think you?ve sprained your ankle again. When left untreated, an ankle sprain can lead to long-term pain and instability in the ankle. 

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