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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Treatment Of A Sprained Ankle

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 »

Expert & Community Posts

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Strains vs. Sprains
By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

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My elbow hurts, is it arthritis?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

Any joint can develop osteoarthritis. However, some joints are more prone to it than others. More... Read more »

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Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Only You Can Choose
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Though a diagnosis of breast cancer–-any cancer–is shocking, you’ll find that you’re not... Read more »

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Does Your Mom Have Breast Cancer?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

“Hi Mom, how are you?”When your mom has breast cancer, those innocent words become a ticking... Read more »

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Sleeping With Chronic Pain
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

The causes of sleepless nights are numerous and varied, everything from noisy neighbors to stress... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
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 »
Foot Pain: Foot Injury Treatment
Foot Injury TreatmentIf you suspect that bones in a toe or foot have been broken or fractured, you should call a doctor, who will probably order x-rays. It should be noted that a person is often able... Read more »

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