Adult first aid for someone who has a strain or sprain including signs and what to do in an emergency. 2. Apply an ice pack to the injury. An ice pack could be ice or frozen vegetables wrapped in a ...

A sprained ankle may look swollen and bruised and feel tender or painful. Treatment focuses on reducing pain and inflammation. An ankle sprain occurs when the ankle's ligaments tear or stretch ...

The efficacy of surgery and acupuncture are controversial in the treatment of acute ankle sprains. There is insufficient evidence to support the use of ultrasound in the treatment of acute ankle ...

Our ankles bear a lot of stress, supporting our stability through a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and tendons. Here’s what you need to know about common ankle injuries and treatments.

Correspondence to Dr Janice Kaye Loudon, Department of Physical Therapy Education, Rockhurst University, 10121 Delmar, Overland Park, KS 66207, USA; janice.loudon{at}Rockhurst.edu Background Lateral ...