Generally, after 24 hours.
In the first minutes and hours following the injury, follow the acronym RICE:
Rest it,
Ice it (to reduce swelling, but for no more than 20 minutes at a time),
Compress (wrap) it,
Elevate it (above the level of the heart, which for an injured ankle usually means lying down).
Once the initial damage has been minimized by doing the above, providing heat will increase blood flow, speeding nutrients to the site of the injury and promoting healing.
Ice, for 20 minutes every few hours, never more than 20 minutes at a time. See the Related Link.
Neither. Ice (bag of frozen veg) for 10 min, then elevate for 5 min. Repeat three times. Do this procedure three times a day.
Yes. Only after the first 24hours. You must ice first no longer than 20 minutes at a time and then with heat... No more than 20 minutes at a time.
Ice should be applied because its soothes the pain and slows down the swelling, its can also reduce the bruising
Initially apply cold to reduce pain and swelling. Later, heat can be applied to enhance healing.
Ice, heat is for a broken ankle.
Until swelling goes down.
Yes absolutely I was a correctional officer in the prison and if I didn’t see the results with my own eyes I would not have believed it one minute in hot water one minute in Coldwater one minute in hot water one minute in Coldwater till you reached 15 minutes it will feel amazing at the end
Your ankle will burn momentarily, you should use ice not water. especially not hot water
It is possible to provide yourself with a sprained ankle treatment. You need to ice it twice a day for fifteen minutes, you can wear compression socks and soak it in hot water.
consistent soaking in warm water for at least twenty minutes.
An ankle should not swell under normal use, and a swollen ankle is generally a sign of some damage. If minor, bandaging the ankle firmly will assist, and if swelling persists, professional assistance should be sought.
Yes. If you soak it in a bucket of water for a half-hour each day.
Keep it covered
go to a doctor
Pour a little in and stir, then keep adding and stirring - you will know it is enough when the salt won't dissolve any more into the water. Remember that it should be warm, not hot, for best relief.
Good sturdy boots are the best bet. They won't let sharp rocks hurt your feet, they provide good purchase on most terrain, they are often waterproof so water is less of an issue, and they offer good ankle support (you do not want a sprained or broken ankle when hiking). Get boots that are comfortable to you; you may have to try out a few different kinds first. Be sure to break them in before you wear them on a Serious hiking trip to help prevent blisters. Personally I love to wear 5-11s. Danners are also good But you don't have to go high end to get good results; Ozark trail boots are pretty good for the money. You can found all of these in related links.
Yes Epsom salt will make water colder because it uses the water's natural heat energy to split apart ionic bonds of magnesium and sulfate. At this point the solution would be considered endothermic because more heat energy is being used than is being produced. This is why Epsom salts are used to soak a sprained ankle and to draw heat out of an injury.
A great way to exercise your ankle is to point you toes and write your name while sitting, you can do this anywhere! Best works in the water! Good Luck!
First, you should give her/him cold water and fresh food. Right after that you should put it to sleep.