What To Do if You Sprain Your Ankle
Suffering an ankle sprain can be severe, affecting your active and daily lifestyle. Although some sprains may be more severe than others, it’s important to understand what to do once you have injured your foot or ankle. Doctor Afoot, a mobile podiatrist in Seattle, is here to provide tips for when you sprain your ankle — contact us today if you need a foot and ankle specialist.
Ice & Elevate
Upon spraining your ankle, it’s important to ice and elevate the ankle to prohibit excessive swelling from occurring. Apply ice to the injured area for 20 minutes and take it off for 20 minutes, repeating this for an hour several times a day.
Rest
After the ankle sprain, you will need to rest for a couple of days. During this time, try not to put excessive weight on the ankle and reduce the amount of walking you do daily.
Seek Medical Attention
Depending on the severity of your injury it may be in your best interest to consult a sports medicine doctor. Luckily, if you are located in the Seattle, WA area Doctor Afoot provides mobile podiatrist services. We can assess the injury and provide a treatment plan, including fitting you for a boot.
Rehabilitation
In most cases, once you have sprained your ankle it is best to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist to help with rehabilitation. Ankle injuries can limit your range of motion and are more prone to reinjury when you decide to be active again. Working with a sports medicine doctor and physical therapist can help you strengthen the injured area, limiting future injury.
Ankle injuries can be painful and uncomfortable, but if you follow these tips you will be on the road to recovery in no time. Doctor Afoot cares about getting each patient back to their normal active lifestyle. That’s why we take the hassle out of scheduling doctor's appointments and come to you! If you live in the Seattle area and need a mobile podiatrist, contact us today!