What to do Immediately After an Ankle Sprain?

When you sprained your ankle, remember
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C ompress
E levate
R eview (If the swelling, pain and bruising does not go away, see a doctor)

One should take ankle sprains seriously as you do not want to cause further damage to the injury. Following initial management for the pain and swelling, gently range of motion exercises can be done after the first 24 hours.

Ankle sprain is the most common injury. How often do you re-sprain the injured ankle in the past 6 months? Chances are, we would have at least sprained it about one time, if not twice.

Recurrent ankle sprains, if left untreated, can lead to chronic pain, cartilage damage and even arthritis later on in life. These unwanted complications can be prevented or minimised, if expert opinion is sought early.

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Prevention of Ankle Sprain

Preventing a recurrence of ankle sprains is achievable through simple exercises. Following the acute management, try physiotherapy.