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A member asked:
Sprained foot, leave banadge on how long?
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Depends: Where is the sprain and what type of bandage is on it. If it is an ace wrap it should be removed at least daily so you can wrap it under tension to help with support and compression.
Answered 8/11/2013
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Depends on severity: If you have pain and swelling you may still want leave it on. Have it evaluated.
Answered 3/29/2014
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