How to recover most effectively from a sprained ankle

There is no such thing as the most effective recovery method for ankle sprain, the key is to choose the treatment program according to the time of sprain and the severity of sprain, no ankle injury, can be treated by general treatment, physical therapy, drug therapy, exercise therapy; the presence of ankle injury, in the above treatment at the same time as appropriate surgical treatment. 1. General treatment: after ankle sprain, we should pay attention to brake and rest. 2. Physiotherapy: after ankle sprain, in the acute stage (within 72 hours), local ice can be used to prevent pain and swelling from aggravating, and after 72 hours, magnetic heat therapy can be used to promote blood circulation, which can help to accelerate the dissipation of swelling. 3. Medication: topical combined with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac sodium cream, ibuprofen and so on. The medication should be used according to the doctor’s prescription. 4. Exercise therapy: If the symptoms of ankle sprain are relieved, the function and stability of the ankle joint can be restored through exercise therapy, such as joint mobility training, muscle strength training and balance and stability training. 5. Surgery: Some ankle sprains are more serious, such as the ligaments around the ankle joint are obviously torn or completely ruptured, and need to be treated through surgical methods, such as ligament reconstruction surgery. After the occurrence of ankle sprain, according to the patient’s specific situation, timely treatment, in order to recover as soon as possible. During the recovery period, do not go down to walk and exercise too soon, otherwise it is easy to sprain again, which will aggravate the symptoms of pain and swelling, the specific treatment needs to be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician.