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How to Properly Recover from an Ankle Sprain

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Introduction Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur while walking, running, or playing sports like basketball and soccer. Most ankle sprains involve stretching or tearing of the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle. If not treated properly, chronic instability can develop, sometimes requiring surgery. Proper care after an injury is crucial for maintaining a healthy ankle. Let’s go over the essential steps to manage an ankle sprain effectively. 1. Apply Ice Packs When you sprain your ankle, pain and swelling occur immediately. Applying an ice pack to the injured area can help reduce inflammation and swelling. Ice therapy also constricts blood vessels, minimizing internal bleeding, and provides a numbing effect to reduce pain and muscle spasms. How to Use Ice Packs: Ice packs are most effective within the first 48 hours of injury. Apply ice for 20 minutes every 2 hours. Do not apply ice directly to the skin; wrap it in a...
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Initial Rehabilitation After Lateral Ankle Ligament Surgery

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Understanding Ankle Sprains and Ligament Damage A sprained ankle commonly refers to a partial or complete tear of the ankle ligament. In many cases, people do not experience severe symptoms even without treatment. However, if the ligament heals in a stretched state, ankle stability decreases. This instability increases the likelihood of reinjury when walking on uneven surfaces or engaging in sports activities. Repeated ankle sprains can lead to cartilage damage, which may result in arthritis. In severe cases, ankle replacement or fusion surgery may be required. However, before reaching that stage, ligament reconstruction surgery can help restore normal joint function. 1. Rehabilitation After Lateral Ankle Ligament Surgery (Immobilization Period) After surgery, a cast is usually worn for about four weeks. During this period, inactivity can lead to significant muscle loss and decline in muscle function. Therefore, it is important to engage in exercises even while wearing the cast. Since ...
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Rehabilitation after surgery for anterior cruciate ligament of the knee, part 3

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  Hello. This time, after carrying the weight of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament surgery, before taking off the crutches I'll post about how to rehabilitate until (usually 3 to 6 weeks). Usually, the anterior cruciate ligament solo surgery starts putting weight on about 14 days after the surgery. (If your doctor tells you to start later, follow his opinion.) When putting on weight for the first time, wear the brace at 0 degrees and start walking on crutches. The first time you step on your foot after surgery, you're scared, and the surgical site may be tingling, but if you walk a few steps You can get used to it quickly. Some people are asking if it's okay to stop because crutches are annoying when you're in the fifth week of surgery, but if you don't have crutches and suddenly put on a lot of weight, it can be a strain on the area you operated on, and for safety reasons, it is recommended that you maintain crutches for six weeks. 1. Weight transfer ...
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Proper use of crutches after lower extremity (ankle, knee) surgery

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Hello. This post is about the correct crutches after knee or ankle surgery I'll post it. After knee or ankle surgery, I need to use crutches You have to walk with the height of your crutches and accurate crutches to live without burden on your body. 1. the height of crutches First, with your arms outstretched, you can hold your crutches comfortably, bend your elbows You can't lose or your shoulders go up. And your arms should be stretched out. Second, you have to put your crutches under your armpits to support your weight on your crutches There are people who have this, but if you put your weight in your armpits Shoulder disease can occur, and sensory abnormalities can be caused by pressing the fluid and nerves that pass under the armpit You can come, so you can't put on weight. You can use two fingers from your armpits to your crutches It is recommended to use crutches at intervals. 2. Walk on crutches (if weight is supportable) Stretch out the crutches and operated feet f...
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