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Anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen, may help alleviate pain and swelling from the sprain. How long will my sprained ankle be swollen?

Elevation. Raise your ankle on pillows while you’re sitting or lying down so that it's higher than your heart. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Twistee Treat is a corporate owned chain of ice cream restaurants, [1] founded in 1983 in North Fort Myers, Florida. The restaurants are characterized by buildings shaped in the form of soft-serve ice cream cones. [2] Pretty please with sprinkles on top?". Hernando Sun. September 2, 2016. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018 . Retrieved March 29, 2018.You should visit your healthcare provider for severe sprain evaluation if you can't walk after an injury and your swelling and pain haven't improved or have gotten worse 24-48 hours after the sprain occurred. What questions should I ask my doctor? Be sure to elevate your sprained ankle as much as you can. During the day use a stool to rest your twisted ankle, and use a cushion or pillow while in bed. After 2-3 days When you can move the injured area without pain stopping you, try to keep moving it so the joint or muscle does not become stiff. A pharmacist can help with sprains and strains In most cases, over-the-counter pain relievers — such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) — are enough to manage the pain of a sprained ankle. Devices

External rotation. An external rotation injury tears the ligament between the fibula and tibia, known as the syndesmosis ligament. This is also called a high ankle sprain, and is a common sports injury. Rest. Limit physical activities that may cause stress to the sprain (no running, jumping, exercising). The fact is that many surgeons believe that the non-surgery treatment is more effective than the surgical reconstruction of ligaments. However, physiotherapy plays a vital role in restoring movement, improving balance and strengthening muscles, prior to returning to rigorous and routine activities. The original Twistee Treat was a franchised chain of ice cream restaurants, founded in 1983 in North Fort Myers, Florida. [3] The restaurants are characterized by buildings shaped in the form of soft-serve ice cream cones. [2] Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of your injury. The treatment goals are to reduce pain and swelling, promote healing of the ligament, and restore function of the ankle. For severe injuries, you may be referred to a specialist in musculoskeletal injuries, such as an orthopedic surgeon or a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Self-care

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Sports injuries: acute. Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine (5th ed, online). McGraw-Hill Medical. csm.mhmedical.com, published 2017 Speak to a pharmacist about the best treatment for you. They might suggest tablets, or a cream or gel you rub on the skin. Stimulate your balance, on one or two feet. First, with your eyes open, then with your eyes closed to increase the level of difficulty. People who think they have an old healed sprain may have a few minutes of physical activity before the stability exercises. Muscle fatigue can sometimes highlight a loss of balance that would otherwise go unnoticed. Re-educate For the majority of ankle sprains, healthcare providers recommend using the PRICE method for the first 24-48 hours after injury. PRICE stands for protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Hold a light weight, like a 2-pound dumbbell. Gently bend your wrist, moving the weight toward the ceiling. Return to starting position and repeat 10 to 20 times. If you’ve been given a splint, remove it before doing the exercises. Do the moves two or three times a day: Palm up and downBecause walking with a sprained ankle might be painful, you may need to use crutches until the pain subsides. Depending on the severity of the sprain, your doctor may recommend an elastic bandage, sports tape or an ankle support brace to stabilize the ankle. In the case of a severe sprain, a cast or walking boot may be necessary to immobilize the ankle while it heals. Therapy Take care when you’re walking or running on uneven surfaces – exercise on even surfaces if you can.

E – Elevate. You should raise your ankle above the level of your heart. Try resting your leg up on a chair or cushion. For the first couple of days, follow the 4 steps known as RICE therapy to help bring down swelling and support the injury: At first, try painkillers like paracetamol to ease the pain and ibuprofen gel, mousse or spray to bring down swelling.

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Compression. To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops. Don't hinder circulation by wrapping too tightly. Begin wrapping at the end farthest from your heart. a b Bahr, Jeff (2009). Amazing and Unusual America. Chicago, Illinois, USA: Publications International, Ltd. p.113. ISBN 978-1-4127-1683-3. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.