The doctor said that ankle braces should be used within 1-2 months after the sprain to reduce pain and swelling, or manual therapy and joint mobilization performed by a physical therapist to increase the range of motion of the ankle and promote daily activities; as shown in the situation.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] I accidentally landed the exercise and sprained my ankle again.

Wang Siheng, a doctor at Hengxin Rehabilitation Clinic, said that ankle braces should be used within 1-2 months after sprains to reduce pain and swelling, or manual therapy and joint mobilization performed by physical therapists to increase ankle mobility and promote daily activities , and when the symptoms permit, walk with the injured foot as soon as possible to promote recovery after the sprain.

Wang Siheng posted on the Facebook fan page "One Minute Fitness Classroom" that if an ankle sprain occurs, first confirm whether it is a fracture. The following are signs of ankle and foot fractures, such as tenderness from the distal end of the fibula 6 cm to the tip of the lateral malleolus, Tenderness from 6 cm from the distal end of the tibia to the tip of the medial malleolus, tenderness on the scaphoid bone, tenderness on the root of the fifth metatarsal bone, the ankle cannot bear weight and walk 4 steps at the moment of sprain or when seeking medical treatment.

If there is, the doctor will arrange to take X-rays to rule it out.

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Wang Siheng also pointed out that after an ankle sprain, it is recommended to do the following to help the ankle recover as soon as possible and return to normal life.

●Ice compress: The current scientific consensus supports the use of ice compress to reduce ankle pain, and its effectiveness is even better than that of anti-inflammatory painkillers. It is generally recommended to apply ice compress within 3 days after the sprain, but it is not effective in the chronic stage of the sprain.

●Using ankle support: within 1-2 months of sprained ankle, using ankle support can reduce pain and swelling, and promote patients to return to normal activities as soon as possible.

●Manual therapy: Manual therapy and joint mobilization performed by a physical therapist can increase ankle mobility, relieve pain, and promote daily activities.

●Active as soon as possible: Walk with the injured foot as soon as the patient's symptoms allow, which can promote the recovery after the sprain.

Wang Siheng also said that the more he dared not move his ankle, the more he could not move it.

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