Your Symptom: Ankle
Sprain
An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments are stretched
causing tears in both ligaments and small blood vessels. The
result is pain and bleeding into the tissue.
First Aid for a Sprain:
As soon as possible, and for 72 hours after you sprain an
ankle you should use the RICE method to reduce swelling and
control bleeding.
Rest: take it easy and only move within the
limit of your pain
Ice: As soon as possible and for 20 minutes
every 2 hours apply ice or frozen gel wrapped in a damp towel.
Compression: Firmly bandage the entire ankle
and lower shin
Elevation: Elevate your ankle higher than
you heart as much as possible
How Fiveways Physiotherapy can help you:
When you see a physiotherapist at Fiveways Physiotherapy the
first priority will be to assess your ankle to determine the
severity and type of injury.
Treat the injury:
- Mobilisation
- Taping
- Fitting a brace
- Strength-building exercises
Advise you on how to prevent a recurrence
- Teach you how to address issues of balance and
flexibility
- Teach you how to retrain your muscles to react quickly
to changes in ankle position