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11 Αυγ 2022 · Self-care. For self-care of an ankle sprain, use the R.I.C.E. approach for the first two or three days: Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort. Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.
11 Αυγ 2022 · Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of the injury. Although self-care measures and over-the-counter pain medications may be all you need, a medical evaluation might be necessary to reveal how badly you've sprained your ankle and to determine the appropriate treatment.
27 Οκτ 2022 · Elevate the injured area above the level of your heart, especially at night, which allows gravity to help reduce swelling. Over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) also can be helpful.
Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of the injury. Although self-care measures and over-the-counter pain medications may be all you need, a medical evaluation might be necessary to reveal how badly you’ve sprained your ankle and determine the appropriate treatment.
10 Ιουλ 2023 · Elevate your foot and ankle at or above the level of your heart as often as possible for the rest of the day. This will help control pain and decrease swelling. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, for the first one to two weeks: Continue with RICE, gradually reducing the steps as pain and swelling decrease.
7 Σεπ 2017 · For first aid at home, rest a sprained ankle for a couple of days. Apply ice four to eight times a day until the swelling improves. Compressing the ankle with an elastic wrap can help control swelling, as will elevating the injured joint higher than your heart.
After diagnostic evaluation (including stress roentgenography, arthrography, or tenography if necessary), most of our patients are treated either by taping if they have a grade 1 or 2 sprain or by casting if they have a grade 3 disruption.
