Advice regarding injured ankle

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As I already posted, xrays showed no broken bones. It looks like we

are pinpointing the problem to his foot or ankle, as there seems to be

some slight swelling and bruising. He was wearing his Sure Steps and

shoes, so his foot would have been protected. I'm guessing it is his

ankle... probably a mild sprain.

Now, I need advice on how to treat the sprain and advice on how to get

over his fear of bearing weight on it. I thought his PT might

have some ideas, but she is not in today, so I can't talk to her until

Mon. I'm thinking that with totally not using it or bearing weight on

it at all, it will remain stiff and slow down the recovery process. At

one month shy of his 3rd birthday, is still babyish in many

ways, and he makes a big deal out of owies. He will not try to stand

or get up on his knees or even move from the spot where we sit him!

Any advice or ideas?

Thanks!