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Asked for female, 22 years old from Kolhapur
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Home treatments
You may be able to treat mild sprains at home. Recommended home care treatments include:
• using elastic bandages (such as an ACE bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly
• wearing a brace to support your ankle
• using crutches, if needed
• elevating your foot with pillows as necessary to reduce swelling
• taking ibuprofen (such as Advil) or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) to manage pain
• getting plenty of rest and not putting weight on your a...more
You may be able to treat mild sprains at home. Recommended home care treatments include:
• using elastic bandages (such as an ACE bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly
• wearing a brace to support your ankle
• using crutches, if needed
• elevating your foot with pillows as necessary to reduce swelling
• taking ibuprofen (such as Advil) or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) to manage pain
• getting plenty of rest and not putting weight on your a...more
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Asked for male, 25 years old from Delhi
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Towel stretch
the towel stretch will stretch the muscles in the lower legs and ankles.
To perform a towel stretch, follow these steps:
sit with both legs straight out in front.
Wrap a towel around the top of the foot, holding the towel at either end.
Gently pull the towel so that the toes angle back toward the body.
Hold the position for 30 seconds, and then release for 30 seconds.
Repeat the stretch 3 times, and then switch to the opposite side.
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the towel stretch will stretch the muscles in the lower legs and ankles.
To perform a towel stretch, follow these steps:
sit with both legs straight out in front.
Wrap a towel around the top of the foot, holding the towel at either end.
Gently pull the towel so that the toes angle back toward the body.
Hold the position for 30 seconds, and then release for 30 seconds.
Repeat the stretch 3 times, and then switch to the opposite side.
Calf raise
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•do contrast bath ie. Take two tubs in one you can fill hot water (ie. Bearable heat) to immerse the feet in the tub and you will have good effect ie. Warmth effect. Further to that wipe with towel and immerse the feet in the cold water (ie. Ice water bath) which will help you to reduce the inflammation. Once this is done you can do some ankle movements to both the feet which will help you to boost and improve the blood circulation. As I said over the phone please use anklet which I have already...more
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•do contrast bath ie. Take two tubs in one you can fill hot water (ie. Bearable heat) to immerse the feet in the tub and you will have good effect ie. Warmth effect. Further to that wipe with towel and immerse the feet in the cold water (ie. Ice water bath) which will help you to reduce the inflammation. Once this is done you can do some ankle movements to both the feet which will help you to boost and improve the blood circulation. As I said over the phone please use anklet which I have already...more
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Ghaziabad
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How is an ankle sprain treated?
Treating a sprained ankle promotes recovery and prevents further discomfort. It’s important not to put weight on the injured area while you’re recovering from an ankle sprain.
Home treatments
you may be able to treat mild sprains at home. Recommended home care treatments include:
•using elastic bandages (such as an ace bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly
•wearing a brace to support your ankle
•using crutches, if needed
•ele...more
Treating a sprained ankle promotes recovery and prevents further discomfort. It’s important not to put weight on the injured area while you’re recovering from an ankle sprain.
Home treatments
you may be able to treat mild sprains at home. Recommended home care treatments include:
•using elastic bandages (such as an ace bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly
•wearing a brace to support your ankle
•using crutches, if needed
•ele...more
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Asked for male, 22 years old from Delhi
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