It's swollen and what kind of coach do you have?
Ice & elevate, 3 times a day for 2 days, wrap with ace bandage for added support, and stay off it as much as possible.
On the third day, use a bucket of hot water (as hot as you can stand) to soak the foot/ankle for 10 minutes then rotate the ankle slowly in both direction for about 5 mins or so, 2-3 times daily. Repeat the above ice/elevate immediatly after soaking.
A mild sprain will take atleast a week or longer.
If you have an old boot, cut the top & front off, place your foot in place then wrap the bandage securly around all.
If still painful after 10 days, see a doctor for possible tendon tears.
2007-08-11 04:14:50
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answered by Sandie B 5
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Rest it first, then ice it, then put some compression on it, then elevate it. I screwed my ankle up pretty bad and they told me not to put heat on it; they said it'd feel nice on it, but it would increase the swelling. The swelling is probably what's keeping your Achilles' tendon from having a good range of motion.
2007-08-11 03:58:28
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answered by Gs 2
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You need an x-ray to see if further dammage has occured. Running on a sprained ankle is about the worse thing you can do. Complete rest of the ankle is the only cure. TIME heals.
2007-08-11 04:06:53
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answered by Irish 7
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God Bless you...
Be CAREFUL!!! Go see a doctor asap and make sure they check it out completely. I rolled my ankle severely playing basketball when I was 17, was told I'd be fine: use ice, rest, elevate...blah blah blah. Long story short, I'm now 42, and my ankle always turns out when I walk or run, I am constantly turning it, and it pops and cracks on command like a firecracker. Get it checked out, and make sure that you walk correctly on it as soon as you can, even if it hurts.
2007-08-11 04:05:46
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answered by Todd J 3
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Ice would've been good right after you injured your ankle. I'd suggest seeing a doctor..you could've done more than sprained your ankle. Best wishes in a speedy recovery..
2007-08-11 04:03:37
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answered by existingtobe 3
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You probably twisted it. I would put ice on it only if it
is swelled and keep it at a hight level. I would go see a doctor.
2007-08-11 04:02:49
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answered by little.miss.woods*comma*elle❀ 4
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Speak to a doctor or a qualified first aider and do the REST ICE COMPRESSION AND ELEVATION treatment
2007-08-11 03:59:30
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answered by David K 5
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