Alright. Try to move your foot slightly up and down if you can.Thank you. Based on your symptoms—pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight—you may have a ligament sprain or tear. The doctor may order an X-ray or other imaging to rule out a fracture and evaluate the ligaments.Not necessarily. Many ankle ligament injuries heal well with proper care. However, we need to assess the severity to determine the best treatment.