WHAT IS ANKLE SPRAIN?
Ankle Sprain Treatment in Noida. An ankle sprain is an injury to the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that surround and connect the bones of the leg to the foot. This can stretch or tear the ligaments that hold your ankle bones and joints together. The injury Typically happens when you accidentally twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. Says by Dr.Tyagi
Ankle Sprain Symptoms
You may have a sprained ankle if you notice the following symptoms in the ankle:
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Bruising
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Skin Discoloration
-Inability to put weight on the affected ankle
Treatment of Ankle Sprain at Vikalp Physiotherapy Noida:
Treating a sprained ankle is important to promote recovery and to prevent further discomfort. Your doctor may provide you with some tips and items that you can use to care for the sprain while you recover. It’s important not to put weight on the injured area while you’re recovering from an ankle sprain. Vikalp physiotherapy is the one of the best physiotherapy clinic in Noida for treatment of Ankle sprain as we have professional, well qualified and experience Doctors and staff. We also have the latest machinery to treat Ankle sprain.
Basic rule of sprain treatment is R.I.C.E.
-R- mean rest to part
-I- means ice fomentation
-C- means compression bandage
-E- means elevation of part
One must not use hot fomentation at least 48 hrs.
Using elastic bandages (such as crepe bandage) to wrap your ankle.
Some of this Modalities should be used :
- Using elastic bandages (such as an ACE bandage) to wrap your ankle.
- Wearing a brace to support your ankle.
- Using crutches, if needed.
- Elevating your foot with pillows while resting or sleeping. This will help reduce swelling.
- Getting plenty of rest and not putting weight on your ankle.
After 48 hrs we suggest TECAR THERAPY ,ULTRASOUND THERAPY AND PULSE ELECTRO MAGNETIC FREQUENCY and other therapy uses with mobilisation and exercise to maintain range of motion
