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Fractured Ankle? Your Phyiscal Therapist Can Help

By , About.com Guide   January 10, 2012

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A broken ankle can be a painful experience and can lead to severe loss of function. It can limit your ability to walk, run, and perform your work duties.

If you have sufferred an ankle fracture, your physical theapist can help you improve range of motion and strength to help restore normal walking and running. He or she can also offer treatments to decrease the pain and swelling that may occur after an ankle fracture.

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