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ANKLE SPRAIN

Patient Resource Guide

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DAY 1 – TREAT + LOAD

After a sprain, often there is swelling and a bruise. A sign that the ligaments are injured.

Apply ice for 10 to 20 minutes for pain relief 3 times a day
Rest your ankle a few hours until the pain eases
Try to load your ankle as soon as possible (<24 hours)
If in doubt, consult a doctor or a physiotherapist

WEEK 1 – 8 – LOAD + PROTECT

When you load your ankle in daily life, protect your recovering ankle ligaments with tape or a brace.

Benefits of an ankle brace:
Fast application
Lasts longer than tape
Long term cost benefit over tape
Lower chance of skin irritation versus tape

2 MONTHS – 1 YEAR – TRAIN + TAPE/BRACE

Finally you’re back in training! But beware! During sport, you’re twice as likely to re-sprain your ankle for at least one year!

Balance training reduces risk of a re-sprain by 40%
Bracing during sport reduces risk by 80%
Tape is more time consuming and expensive than bracing, but also does the trick

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