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Injured my ankle playing football around 12 days ago. Had significant swelling/bruising initially and couldn’t walk properly. X-ray showed no fracture. Saw a fracture clinic doctor who tested the ankle and said the ligament isn’t torn, just stretched/sprained.
I can now walk normally pain-free and balance on the injured foot, but I still have some swelling and sideways movements hurt, especially around the side/back of the ankle. I can’t jog comfortably yet.
Doctor said around 3 months before returning fully to football, which seems long considering he said there’s no ligament tear. He also told me not to use an ankle brace.
Anyone had something similar? How long until you were able to jog, cut/change direction and return to football?