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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What To Do For 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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Falling and Picking Myself Up Again
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

This weekend I decided to go for a jog. I've been out for one short run since Sienna was born, and... Read more »

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Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Only You Can Choose
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

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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Beginning Yoga
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Now that I have practiced yoga for all of an hour and one-half, I can confidently recommend it to... 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 »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Diagnosis
Evidence suggests that PAD is greatly under diagnosed. Many patients do not report symptoms, or may not even have symptoms. People should be checked for peripheral artery disease if they... Read more »

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