First Aid Rolled Ankle

Treating ankle sprains the key treatment principles for athletic injuries like sprained ankles are pain management and support using tape braces or splints as in the video below.

First aid rolled ankle.

A rolled ankle also referred to as a sprained or twisted ankle happens when an individual makes a rapid shifting movement while their foot is firmly planted causing a stretch or tear in the ankle joint ligament. Rest the ankle use crutches if needed ice the ankle for 20 to 30 minutes every 2 to 3 hours for the first 2 days compress wrap the ankle lightly not tightly with an. Pass the tape under the foot and across the inside of the heel at a 45 degree angle e. Compression helps decrease swelling and provides stability to your ankle by immobilizing it.

Wrap your ankle with an elastic. Use a cold pack a slush bath or a compression sleeve filled with cold water to help limit swelling after an injury. Pass the tape back to the outside of the ankle to finish on the inside of the lower leg where you started. Signs of a rolled or twisted ankle.

Although most individuals are able to walk on a mild sprain a more serious sprain will destabilize the ankle and make it hard to. Avoid putting any weight on the ankle as. A sprained ankle causes pain at the site of the ligament tear and will begin to swell soon after the sprain occurs. A temporary bandage can help support the joint and prevent it from moving.

Anyone who thinks that they have sprained an ankle should receive first aid. To treat a sprain during first aid apply ice wrapped in a towel or a bag of frozen vegetables to the injured area as soon as possible to reduce swelling. You should apply a compression bandage as soon as a sprain occurs. Then compress the sprain by wrapping a bandage around the joint which will help protect the area from further damage.

The treatment goals are to reduce pain and swelling promote healing of the ligament and restore function of the ankle. Try to ice the area as soon as possible after the injury and continue to ice it for 15 to 20 minutes four to eight times a day for the first 48 hours or until swelling improves. Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of your injury. Here s how it works.