First Aid Rolled Ankle

Anyone who thinks that they have sprained an ankle should receive first aid.

First aid rolled ankle.

Wrap your ankle with an elastic. Signs of a rolled or twisted 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.

Begin on the inside of the lower leg d and move down and across the outside of the ankle towards the front of the heel. 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. Pass the tape under the foot and across the inside of the heel at a 45 degree angle e. Although most individuals are able to walk on a mild sprain a more serious sprain will destabilize the ankle and make it hard to.

Compression helps decrease swelling and provides stability to your ankle by immobilizing it. A sprained ankle causes pain at the site of the ligament tear and will begin to swell soon after the sprain occurs. Then compress the sprain by wrapping a bandage around the joint which will help protect the area from further damage. 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.

A temporary bandage can help support the joint and prevent it from moving. The treatment goals are to reduce pain and swelling promote healing of the ligament and restore function of the ankle. Pass the tape back to the outside of the ankle to finish on the inside of the lower leg where you started. 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.

Avoid putting any weight on the ankle as. Here s how it works. Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of your injury. You should apply a compression bandage as soon as a sprain occurs.