1. Immediate Rest & Protection - Avoid placing weight on the injured ankle for the first 24–72 hours. Crutches (if walking is painful), Ankle brace or soft cast (to prevent further tearing). This helps the torn ligament get time to settle and prevents worsening.
2. Ice Therapy (Reduce Swelling & Pain) - Apply an ice pack for: 15–20 minutes each time, 3–4 times per day, For the first 48–72 hours. Ice helps limit swelling and controls pain by constricting blood vessels.
3. Compression & Elevation - Use a compression bandage to reduce swelling and improve stability.
4. Physiotherapy & Strengthening Exercises - Once pain reduces (usually after several days), begin rehab: Ankle range-of-motion exercises, Stretching (particularly the calf and Achilles), Balance training (wobble board), Strengthening (resistance bands for inversion/eversion). Physiotherapy prevents long-term instability and repeated sprains.
5. Medical Review & Consideration of Advanced Treatment - See a specialist if: Pain is severe, Swelling doesn’t reduce, You cannot bear weight, Instability persists after 2–3 weeks.
When to See a Doctor Urgently, Seek help immediately if you notice: Sharp pain that feels like a snap, Significant bruising or deformity, Inability to stand or walk.
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