Ellis PT: How PT Can Help Your Ankle-Foot Sprain on Strain

Grade 3: • Moderate to severe pain • Significant bruising • Moderate to severe swelling throughout the limb • Tenderness to touch at the site and surrounding area of the injury • Often severe pain or inability to put weight through the injured area • Ligaments are torn (ruptured), and the joint will be loose/unstable from tearing, so it may require surgical intervention or the use of bracing to facilitate healing.

If you are unsure whether you sustained a sprain or strain, our physical

therapists can help you figure it out.

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