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SPRAINED ANKLE

text/12/28
For immediate relief,  soak  in
bucket or shallow  pan  of cold
water with ice  cubes in it for
around  15  minutes  or for  as
long as is comfortable. Do this
several times.  Keep your  feet
elevated.    Wrapping   lightly
with an  ace  bandage  has been
known to help.  If it isn't too
tender, press points all around
the ankle  bone  for 3  seconds
each.  Gently  stroke  the area
away from the swelling.You  can
do this  for  yourself, but  it
works better to have  a  friend
do it.
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text/328/29
Have  someone   gently  stretch
your leg  while  you are laying
down;  being   careful  not  to
grasp the  swollen  or  painful
area.  Run your shower water (5
min. hot as you can stand and 5
min. cold alternately) over the
sprain.  These seem to increase
circulation   and  to  decrease
swelling.  An  inflatable cast,
called the  Air  Stirrip  might
work for  you. Ask your doctor.
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text/342/154
If you think the damage is more
than a  simple sprain,  consult
with a professional first.
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