Ankle Sprain – Initial Protocol

Immediately after an ankle sprain use the price acronym.

P-protection

R-rest 

I-ice

C-compression 

E-elevation

P- protect your ankle by sitting or laying down to take pressure off your ankle, we don’t want anything to aggravate the injury .

R-rest by limiting your walking and moving around. Stay off the injured area as much as possible to allow the body’s natural healing elements to come into play.

I- ice for no more than 20 minutes at a time (avoid freezer burn) for 3-5 times a day, for 2-3 days.

C- compress by wrapping a bandage around affected area to help reduce swelling, however don’t wrap to tight as these will reduce circulation to the area.

E-elevate as ankle as much as possible during early stages to improve circulation and speed up the healing process.

After these initial protocols, early stage rehab can begin.