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How do you sprain your ankle and treat it?
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Cause of sprain: A sprain is an over-stretching of the ligaments that support your ankle. This may sometimes also include some minor tearing of the ligament. It occurs when a force is placed on the ligament that is above and beyond its physiologic capacity to withstand. It requires immobilization and physical therapy.
Answered 10/4/2016
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RICE: Treatment consists of rest, ice, compression , eevation. Injury occurs from over stretching of the tendons & ligaments.
Answered 9/29/2012
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