Ankle Sprain
A sprained ankle is a very common type of ankle injury. A sprain is stretching and or tearing of ligaments. A sprained ankle is classified into three categories depending on severity.
Treatment of a sprained ankle can be separated into immediate first aid and long term rehabilitation and strengthening.
Rehab SECRETS for this condition are:
- Take anti-inflammatory medications as directed by your physician.
- Ice to the affected area for 20 minutes as needed.
- Compress the swelling in your ankle with the use of a wrap to help reduce and minimize the swelling.
- Elevate your foot above the level of your heart.
- Decrease painful activity for 2-3 weeks.
- Perform ankle/foot pumps and circle (clockwise/counter clockwise) in a pain free range of motion.
- Stretching should not increase pain. Stretch in a pain-free range.
- If your condition does not improve ask for a referral to Community Rehab Physical Therapy.
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Calf Stretch
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Ankle Circles
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Ankle Theraband Excercise
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T-band Dorsiflexion
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