<s>[INST] i have a contusion of the calf muscle and after two weeks with crutches my calf and foot are swelling (progreeively during the day) even though I put my leg in a semi hight position and use the crutches. I also still have quite a lot of pain. Is this normal and what can I do about it? anna [/INST] Hello, Contused calf muscles take some time to recover completely. Sometimes this may take up to 3 weeks. After recovery, you should have a support of physiotherapy to break adhesion between the healed muscle fibers and for normal movement at foot. You should not worry. You may apply a compression bandage from below upwards & start doing range of movement exercises at foot for further smooth recovery you may Consult to your physiotherapist. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  </s>