Compression wraps are often used to help prevent sprained ankles from swelling too much. These wraps are not casts, so they are not so rigid that the ankle cannot move at all. It can limit movement, but the wrap should never be so tight that your ankle is immobile. That will cut off circulation to… Read more »
Ankle sprains are very common injuries that affect the ligaments and joint of the ankle. When the ankle is moved quickly or unnaturally without the ligaments having time to warm up, they can stretch and potentially tear. This is good news, since they are very prevalent in sports, but normally do not necessitate a doctor’s… Read more »
Not all injuries are complicated, serious, or uncommon, and most of us have likely managed to get a variety of sprains and strains during our daily lives. However, while they might be painful, after a few days of rest and healing, the swelling and pain recedes, and a couple of weeks after that, everything is… Read more »
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