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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Ankle Sprains

Casting seems best for severe ankle sprains

February 16, 2009
People with severe ankle sprains recover faster with a short period of immobilization in a below-the-knee cast or an Aircast brace than with the use of either a tubular compression bandage or a Bledsoe boot, according to a U.K. study. Read more »

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Ankle pain
Pain - ankle Prevention Lose weight if you are overweight. Extra pounds put strain on your ankles. Warm-up before exercising. Stretch the muscles and... Read more »
Ankle pain
...ankle -- these include the foot, lower leg, knee, and even hip. Common Causes In addition to ankle sprains and other injuries, ankle pain can be caused by arthritis, gout, pseudogout,... Read more »
Complications
Exercise may lead to injury if not done properly. Always exercise with care.Injuries from High-Impact ExerciseCompetitive running or high-impact aerobics pose a high risk for a number of injuries in... Read more »
Sprains
A sprain is an injury to the ligaments around a joint. Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together. When a ligament is stretched too far or tears, the joint will... Read more »
Foot Pain: Risk Factors
Nearly everyone who wears shoes has foot problems at some point in their lives. Some people are at particular risk for certain types of pain.AgeThe Elderly. Elderly people are at very... Read more »

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