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What to do if you suffer a sprain

Dr Roger Henderson, GP and author, on sprains

'Remember the word RICE. This stands for Rest (do not exercise or run on this ankle for several days at least) and Ice it (apply a packet of frozen peas in a towel to the painful area several times a day for a few minutes at a time). Compress the area with an elastic support bandage, and Elevate the foot whenever you can (such as when watching TV). This simple regime, sometimes combined with taking a simple anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen, works very well for the vast majority of sprains. A few days should see you walking relatively well, with full recovery usually within a fortnight or so.'
Dr Roger Henderson, GP and author

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