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When should I start physical therapy after leg injury?

I had a leg injury 2 days ago. I want to start physical therapy. When should I start physical therapy after a leg injury?

2 Answers

This would be dependent on the nature and severity of the injury and all programs should be individualized.
This is a very broad question that I cannot answer accurately without more information. If you sprained a ligament badly, you need to wait several weeks. If you got a muscle contusion, you can immediately.