Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with a sprained ankle.

Ignore: Rest, elevation, ice, no weight bearing. A walking cast/boot can also be helpful.

Ignore: Try R.I.C.E. Compression, elevation, Don't forget rest, ice.

Rest,: Rest, ice, elevate; ace compression and Advil; if still swells see doctor.

Rest,: Rest, ice, elevate/ Compress 2 days with Ace wrap/ Then gentle stretches.

Ice: Ice packs will help reduce or even avoid the swelling. The cornerstone of Rx is rest for 2 weeks.

Ignore: Ankle Sprain Haiku: Ice creates a fall. Elevate and apply ice. Poor twisted ankle.

Ignore: Elevate your foot Use ACE bandage for support Ice, ice, ice, ice, ice.

Ignore: Rest, ice application,compression and elevation will reduce pain, swelling and further injury.

Ignore: Swollen, painful, black and blue- see a podiatrist, that's what I'd do!

Ignore: Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, elevate are the keys to success with an ankle sprain.

Wrap: Wrap the ankle with an ace bandage in a figure 8 configuration.

For: For a repeater sprained ankle seek orthotics and good shoes and physical therapy.

Ignore: I do not know about a haiku, but contrast bath is the most effective when ligaments are still intact.

Ignore: Keep it cold, compressed, couched and skyward.

Ignore: Ice,elevate and use a preformed compressive wrap. Be careful not to reinsure the ankle .

Ignore: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Consider X-ray to rule out fracture if severe.