A sprained ankle means one or more ligaments on the outer side of your ankle were stretched or torn. If a sprain is not treated properly, you could have ...

1. Early Treatment Of Ankle Sprains Training-Ankle Sprain
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By Charles John - http://www.anklespraintreatment.net/
Ankle sprain is the most common foot and lower leg injury in both athletes and people who have sedentary lifestyles.
It can happen when landing from jumping or running on an uneven surface, but also when stepping off a curb or
simply when getting out of bed.
The ligaments are elastic, band-like structures that hold the bones of the ankle joint together and prevent excess
turning and twisting of the joint. When the ligaments are stretched beyond their normal limits, injuries to the ligaments
result, which are most commonly referred to as sprains.
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The symptoms of ankle sprain may vary from moderate pain and swelling of the ankle to severe pain accompanied by
throbbing, redness and warmth in the ankle, or even bruising and a feeling of instability.The "RICE" method of
treatment of ankle sprains is recommended for the early stage and self-care at home. The goal of this treatment is to
reduce inflammation, since that is what causes most of the pain

2. o Rest is very important especially in the first 24-48 hours after the injury in order to avoid stress on already inflamed
tissue and to prevent more damage. On the other hand, prolonged immobilization of ankle sprains is a common
treatment error, so it is also important to start a proper rehabilitation program and gradually put weight back on the
ankle. (I will develop this point more in a separate article).
o Ice applied to the injury will counteract the increased blood flow to the injured area and reduce the swelling,
redness and warmth. If applied soon after the injury, ice can prevent much of the inflammation from developing. Ice
should only be applied for 15-20 minutes at a time with at least 30 minutes between applications so as to prevent
frostbite.o Compression will help milk edema fluid away from the injured tissues, so it is recommended to wrap the
ankle with an elastic bandage.o Elevation helps the body absorb the fluid that has leaked into the tissue. The ankle
should be elevated 6 to 10'' (15 to 25 cm) above the level of the heart to stimulate drainage until the swelling begins
to decrease.
Even if not very severe, ankle sprains can be quite annoying since they can make it difficult to carry out daily
activities. They are even more so for athletes, who find themselves isolated from the rest of the team and held back
from the training which is very important for their career.
The good news is that there is a trainer now, called the GlideCycle, which can help athletes continue their training
and maintain excellent fitness levels, without having to interrupt their training at all. The great thing about the
GlideCycle is that it allows the athlete to run without putting stress on the injured ankle at all and it is awesome
fordifferential training. He or she can start using only the healthy leg and then gradually start using thinjuredlegagain.
So… What’s Next ?
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