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The ankle is a multifaceted combined that is accomplished of an extensive range of interest group: flexion, additional room, inversion and dislike as well as a amalgamation of other movements. A sprained ankle enlarges up speedily, and starts to impair just as swiftly. To straight away extravagance tenderness and swelling you can mitigate your foot by following the R.I.C.E. handling plan: rest, ice, compression and elevation. This means mendacious down, keeping your foot promoted, cooling the ankle and wrapping it in an expandable dressing to put gentle strain on it.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agowhat you should do is if you aren't near your car you should stay off that foot and go to the doctor. Other then that stay off the foot and wrap it with like sports wrapping. I had to once.
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What is the most common injury in the U.S?
An ankle sprain
What is easier sprain your ankle or break your ankle?
idk but i really want to sprain my ankle because when you brake a foot that means you snaped a bone in half but when you sprain your ankle that means that your ankle bone tore
What is most common ankle sprain?
The most common type is the inversion ankle sprain, in which the ankle rolls over on the outside.
Can you give you a sentence that has the word sprain?
You will sprain your ankle.
What happens to your bones in your ankle when you have a spraind ankle?
nothing happens to your bones when you sprain your ankle as far as I know 'cause when your sprain your ankle you're stretching the liagaments nothte bones But you can damage the bone some how during an ankle sprain 'cause I did it some how don't know though
In Sport what exactly is a high ankle sprain?
It's a sprain in the upper ligament of your ankle. These are usually much more painful and take longer to heal. (I had one about 2 months ago and they suck). The only good part is that with a high ankle sprain there is less of a chance of recurring problems as compared to a low ankle sprain aka. regular sprain.
Can you sprain your ankle then it not swell?
Yes. The amount of swelling depends on several things, such as how bad the sprain is, how strong your ankle is, whether this is your first sprain, and how fast you get ice and compression on it.
How do you get a boot cast?
Sprain your ankle
How do you break sprain your ankle?
Twist it
For which injuries would the RICE procedure be used?
Sprains, strain's, and most any muscular injury.
Use the word sprain in a sentence?
If you run on uneven terrain, you might sprain your ankle.
Ankle sprain - series?
Normal anatomyThe ankle joint connects the foot with the leg. The ankle joint allows the foot to move upward and downward and in an inward and outward motion. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments surround the ankle providing the stability the ankle joint needs for walking and running.Type I ankle sprainThe most common way the ankle can be injured is by an ankle sprain. When an ankle is sprained ligaments on the ankle are either stretched, partially torn or completely torn. The most common type of sprain is an inversion injury, where the foot is rotated inward. Ankle sprains can range from mild, to moderate, and severe. Type 1 ankle sprain is a mild sprain. It occurs when the ligaments have been stretched or torn minimally.Type II ankle sprainType II ankle sprain is a moderate level of sprain. It occurs when some of the fibers of the ligaments are torn completely.Type III ankle sprainType III ankle sprain is the most severe ankle sprain. It occurs when the entire ligament is torn and there is great instability of the ankle joint.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/01/2011Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
