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Diseases » Ankle sprain » Prevention

Prevention of Ankle sprain

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Prevention of Ankle sprain:

Methods of prevention of Ankle sprain mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Ankle sprain.

Healthy diet - keeps muscles strong.
Healthy weight
Fall prevention methods - e.g. clean up obstacles, avoid wet areas, etc.
Properly fitting shoes
Stretching exercises
Warm-up and stretch - before sports or exercise
Protective sports equipment
Avoid sports/exercise when in pain
Avoid sports/exercise when tired
Avoid running on uneven surfaces
See also prevention of sprain

Treatments for Ankle sprain

Treatments to consider for Ankle sprain may include:

RICE - rest, ice, compression, elevation
Avoid bearing weight on ankle
NSAIDs
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
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Prevention Claims: Ankle sprain

Information on prevention of Ankle sprain comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Ankle sprain prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.