Sprained Ankle Types

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1. The most common type of sprained ankle is the lateral ligament sprain.  When you twist or roll your foot and it turns out, the bottom of your foot faces in.   That is known as a lateral or inverted sprained ankle.  This is the most typical type of sprained ankle.   Depending on the [...]

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Heal a Sprained Ankle

So, you just sprained your ankle… Well, what should you do first?  There are two very distinct kinds of treatment.  One is active, the other is inactive.  One involves rest and ice and pretty much nothing else.  the other involves rest, ice and a wide array of other healing methods to further the healing process.  [...]

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Rest and Ice

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Ice is only effective for 2 days after a sprained ankle.  Really?
Yes, really.  When you get injured, the body wants to protect the damaged area.  So, swelling and scar tissue work to keep your ankle stiff and swollen.  But, according to research, ice is only effective for the first 36-48 hours. [...]

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Sprained Ankle Treatment Expert

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As an active guy and an N.A.S.M. (National Academy of Sports Medicine) trainer, I have hurt my ankles many times. I do a lot of running, skiing and also play basketball frequently. I have tried all the various kinds of treatments out there and was almost always frustrated by how slow and ineffective they were.

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