Ankle injury

 If you have sprained your ankle, you’re likely dealing with a lot of pain and other unpleasant symptoms. 

You will have to be patient and wait for your ankle to heal by itself. Luckily, there are things you can do to speed up your ankle sprain recovery. 

In addition, not only can the right post-injury treatment help your ankle heal much faster, but it can also help prevent future ankle problems, complications and even injuries. The most important thing you can do for quick and complete ankle sprain recovery is to act as quickly as you can and follow these four steps: 

R-Rest your ankle

I- Ice it at least 20mins, thrice daily. 

C- Compression is all about wrapping an elastic bandage or tensor from your toes all the way up to about your mid-calf, wrapping it around your foot and leg as you go. 

Make sure you apply enough pressure to provide compression, but not too much pressure. If your wrapping feels uncomfortably tight or you are losing circulation, then loosen the bandage slightly. Using compression will help to reduce the swelling.

E- Elevate your ankle or leg as much as you can during your recovery period. This will help improve circulation and make sure that the blood gets to all of the right areas for complete healing. Use pillows or other items for elevation and comfort as necessary.  

In all of the above, ensure you have your personal therapist working with you.

His duty is to follow up with the processes and soft exercises and acupressure touches to trigger healing and strengthen the bones   nerves and veins.

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