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Ankle sprain

Ankle sprain swelling

Sprained ankle

Pain - ankle

• Lose weight if you are overweight. Extra pounds put strain on your ankles.
• Warm-up before exercising. Stretch the muscles and tendons that anchor the ankle.
• Avoid sports and activities for which you are not properly conditioned.
• Make sure that shoes fit you properly. Avoid high-heeled shoes.
• If you are prone to ankle pain or twisting your ankle during certain activities, use ankle support braces. These include air-casts, ACE bandages, or lace-up ankle supports.

Chorley JN. Ankle sprain discharge instructions from the emergency department. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2005; 21(8): 498-501.

Elden-Lee S. Diagnosis and management options of ankle sprain injury. Nurs Times. 2005; 101(24): 38-40.

Review Date: 06/08/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.