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    A sprained ankle is caused by a stretch or tear of the ligaments in the ankle from twisting or rolling the ankle in an awkward way, such as by stepping on an uneven surface or landing from a jump incorrectly. Symptoms include swelling, bruising, pain, instability, and trouble walking. The first aid treatment is RICE - rest, ice, compress, and elevate the ankle.

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    A sprained ankle is caused by a stretch or tear of the ligaments in the ankle from twisting or rolling the ankle in an awkward way, such as by stepping on an uneven surface or landing from a jump incorrectly. Symptoms include swelling, bruising, pain, instability, and trouble walking. The first aid treatment is RICE - rest, ice, compress, and elevate the ankle.

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    A sprained ankle is caused by a stretch or tear of the ligaments in the ankle from twisting or rolling the ankle in an awkward way, such as by stepping on an uneven surface or landing from a jump incorrectly. Symptoms include swelling, bruising, pain, instability, and trouble walking. The first aid treatment is RICE - rest, ice, compress, and elevate the ankle.

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    SPRAINED

    ANKLE
    Eunice Joy A. Liñan
    WHAT IS A
    SPRAINED
    The stretch or tear of tough bands
    ANKLE?
    of tissue (ligaments)that help hold your ankle
    bones from shifting out of place,
    SYMPTOMS
    AND CAUSES
    Symptoms Causes
    • Step on an uneven
    • Instability surfaces.
    • Trouble walking
    • Redness & warmth • Running and
    • Swelling and stepping down in a
    wrong way.
    bruising
    • Pain • Twisting or rolling
    your ankle in
    uncomfortable and
    awkward way.
    RISK FACTORS

    Have infirm ankle, such as because Wearing high heels that don't Playing sports, especially in an indoor
    of the previous injury. fit well. court.
    FIRST
    The "RICE" method. Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate.

    1.
    Rest the ankle
    AID
    2. 3.

    Elevate
    Use crutches if needed. Contract the ankle
    Raise the ankle higher than your
    Using the elastic bandage or
    heart whenever you're lying
    Ice the ankle ankle brace wrap the ankle
    down for the first 48 hours.
    For 20-30 minutes in every 2- lightly.
    3 hours in the first 2 days.

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