Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle's ligaments—the tissues that connect the ...

Treatment will depend on the extent ... To alleviate pain and ease swelling and inflammation caused by a high ankle sprain over-the-counter pain medications should be adequate.

The use of ice and compression, in combination with rest and elevation, is an important aspect of treatment in the acute phase of LAI. A short period of plaster immobilisation or similar rigid support ...

The initial treatment for a sprain follows the “RICE” method ... Achilles tendon issues can affect ankle function. Symptoms like pain, swelling, and stiffness around the ankle or heel can be caused by ...

Objective Systematically summarise the effectiveness of manual joint techniques in treatment of lateral ankle sprains ... the following keywords alone and in combination ‘ankle’, ‘sprain’, ‘injuries’, ...