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My brother is ten years old.  Can he be getting ultrasound and electrical stimlation for an ankle sprain?  Is there an age limit?

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Hello Angelica,


   No, Ultrasound and EMS are fine to do, just make sure they are doing the ultrasound with his ankle submurged in water.  Ajusting the ankle to make sure the bones are in proper alignment may provide instant relief!  I have played basketball for years with many ankle injuries, adjusting the ankle may provide great relief.  Biking is great exercise to rehab the ankle too.

Have a great day,

Dr. Brendon O'Brien D.C.

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Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C.

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Questions related to: Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Soft Tissue Treatment, Nutrition, Acupuncture, and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.

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Dr. O'Brien is a highly skilled doctor of Chiropractic who has come to Minneapolis, Minnesota from Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. O'Brien has a extensive knowledge of sports related injuries and myofascial conditions. Dr. O'Brien has competed in Judo, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Free-Style Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, and continues to compete in Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, and Cross-Country Skiing.

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D.C., Certified Acupuncturist in Minnesota.

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