In the acute stage of ankle sprain, braking, elevation and local cold or hot compresses can be applied to the ankle joint to promote recovery. Chronic should strengthen the ankle joint function and stability training.
When the ankle sprain acute stage, you can first of all should be taken to the ankle joint part of the elevation, braking and other measures. To avoid poor blood circulation aggravate swelling and other uncomfortable symptoms. According to the actual situation, the application of support, plaster and other fixed ankle joints, limiting its activities, conducive to tissue recovery.
In addition, according to the time of the sprain, local swelling and other treatments can also be carried out. For example, after the ankle sprain, you can use ice wrapped in a towel or a cool towel to apply a cold compress to the sprain in time to reduce the pain and swelling of the ankle and other discomforts. After more than 24 hours, you need to use a hot towel to apply localized warm compresses to promote blood circulation and help the swelling subside.
Chronic ankle sprain should strengthen the ankle joint function and stability training, static training, such as standing on the slope, squatting and so on.
When ankle sprains appear localized swelling, skin ecchymosis or severe painful joint movement limitation and other symptoms, should promptly consult the doctor. Through the X-ray film to clarify whether there is a fracture or dislocation, etc., timely symptomatic treatment.