The short answer is of course they do. Otherwise why would every physical therapist on the planet use ultrasound machines to treat ankle sprains? Ultrasounds work on ankle sprains because they soothe the soft tissue surrounding the area. Essentially an ankle sprain pain is resulted from tears in the ligament and cartilage around the ankle. …
Sprained Ankles can last awhile and do not magically heal on their own. Sometimes for severe ankle sprains a walking boot is neccesary. If you are reading this article I am going to assume that you have a sprained ankle and are unable to go to a medical provider for some reason. Because if you do have …
A very common question from runners and athletes is can I get a cortisone shot to help with my ankle sprain? The answer is yes. You can get one and in the short term it will decrease your pain. However, in the long term it will only make your ankle worse. The steroid will preciptate …
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Ankle Sprains can take forever to heal in situations. There are many methods: braces, ice, rest and exercises. If you are having trouble healing your ankle sprain, may I recommend you see a Podiatrist for a complete evaluation. One method that can help heal a difficult ankle sprain is to take vitamins that help. What …
Sometimes socks can help with ankle sprains. This article will discuss two types of socks: one type that is good for actively treating an ankle sprain, the other is for preventing an ankle sprain. For a sock that is ideal for treating an ankle sprain, you want a compression sock, anything that can stop swelling from …
If you sprain your ankle bad it can be like a fracture. It causes a great deal of pain and discomfort and also may cause bruising and swelling. There are many treatments for ankle sprains, and if your ankle sprain is severe it can be placed in a walking boot. The walking boot helps stabilize …
Best Walking Boots/ Fracture Boots for Ankle SprainsRead More »
You are in pain now, if you are reading this. You have sustained some kind of injury to the foot and ankle area and know that you need a fracture boot or CAM walker. I wrote this article to help people in your situation. But first a disclaimer: You should see a Podiatrist, if you …
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Are you a softball player who constantly suffers from ankle sprains, and do not want to wear an ankle brace the entire time? There are softball cleats that help prevent ankle injuries. I would recommend these only be worn by players who have sustained two ankle sprains in the past. Some players and people are …
You fell and sprained your ankle and you do not want to go to a doctor for just a sprained ankle. You want to treat the ankle sprain yourself but do not know how. Ankle sprains are easy to treat. First off you have to make sure the ankle is sprained and not broken. If you are …
You just fell and turned your ankle and are in a great deal of pain. The ankle is swelling and bruising, but you do not know if you have sprained or fractured your ankle. Obviously if it’s a fracture you have to go to the hospital, but a sprain you can wait and maybe treat …
Ankle Sprain vs Ankle Fracture: How do I tell the difference?Read More »
Ankle Sprains happen all the time during sports or during life in general. Usually, ankle sprains will heal up without any issues going forward. However, sometimes as much as 3-6 months later, people can still suffer from ankle pain due to the ankle sprain. Many people do not know how to proceed. Most likely …
