Recent studies have shown that one tenth of all emergency department visits are attributed to injury of the ankle. Most of these injuries are simple sprains. Common treatment for acute ankle sprains involves the practice of RICE therapy. Patients are first instructed to rest the ankle. Next, they are told to ice the area for 20 minute sessions. Then, the ankle is wrapped in compression bandages. Jones compression dressing uses alternating layers of compression bandages and elastic bandages. Finally, the patient elevates the ankle. Ibuprofen can be prescribed as a pain killer. If the patient is intolerant to aspirin, a substitute like acetaminophen can be provided.
RICE therapy is an effective for of treatment, to an extent. Unfortunately, it does little to prevent future ankle damage. The RICE technique provides initial damage control but more must be done to ensure future injury is avoided. Statistics show that 25% to 40% of all ankle sprains are recurring injuries. If original injuries go untreated, the patient has a good chance of damaging the ankle later in life. Minor forms of disability may also occur. One possible solution is OMT, or Osteopathic manipulative treatment.
This treatment gives each patient the individual care that they require. Treatment varies patient to patient and ankle to ankle. The osteopath is responsible for deciding what treatment each injury calls for. Soft tissue treatments are often prescribed. Ankle injuries can be treated with a variety of soft tissue techniques. The average treatment session usually lasts 10-20 minutes. Studies have proven that OMT sessions lower the pain level and provide patients with an increased range of motion.
There are a number of soft tissue treatments. Osteopaths analyze the relationship of the bones from the toe to the ankle. They then decide which region requires the most work and attention. This system gives each patient a unique treatment. Instead of generic care, the patient receives care that will be most beneficial to their individual situation. Soft tissue is only one of several approaches to this therapy. Clinicians can also use muscle energy and strain/counter strain treatments. Pain reduction can be achieved by a process called lymphatic drainage. When fluid forms around the joints, the pain level increases and mobility greatly decreases.
Ankle sprains require immediate treatment. Physicians aim to return the ankle to proper working order. The goal is to get the patient up and walking normally as soon as possible. They also try to increase the overall range of motion and reduce pain levels as much as possible. Studies prove that even one Osteopathic manipulative treatment session can greatly improve the recovery process for acute ankle injuries.
Clearly, ankle injury is a serious problem. Untreated injuries can lead to improper healing and permanent disability. Fortunately, treatment can be easily received. RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) therapy and osteopath sessions will reduce pain and make for a speedy recovery. Proper care can also prevent future ankle damage. - 14915
RICE therapy is an effective for of treatment, to an extent. Unfortunately, it does little to prevent future ankle damage. The RICE technique provides initial damage control but more must be done to ensure future injury is avoided. Statistics show that 25% to 40% of all ankle sprains are recurring injuries. If original injuries go untreated, the patient has a good chance of damaging the ankle later in life. Minor forms of disability may also occur. One possible solution is OMT, or Osteopathic manipulative treatment.
This treatment gives each patient the individual care that they require. Treatment varies patient to patient and ankle to ankle. The osteopath is responsible for deciding what treatment each injury calls for. Soft tissue treatments are often prescribed. Ankle injuries can be treated with a variety of soft tissue techniques. The average treatment session usually lasts 10-20 minutes. Studies have proven that OMT sessions lower the pain level and provide patients with an increased range of motion.
There are a number of soft tissue treatments. Osteopaths analyze the relationship of the bones from the toe to the ankle. They then decide which region requires the most work and attention. This system gives each patient a unique treatment. Instead of generic care, the patient receives care that will be most beneficial to their individual situation. Soft tissue is only one of several approaches to this therapy. Clinicians can also use muscle energy and strain/counter strain treatments. Pain reduction can be achieved by a process called lymphatic drainage. When fluid forms around the joints, the pain level increases and mobility greatly decreases.
Ankle sprains require immediate treatment. Physicians aim to return the ankle to proper working order. The goal is to get the patient up and walking normally as soon as possible. They also try to increase the overall range of motion and reduce pain levels as much as possible. Studies prove that even one Osteopathic manipulative treatment session can greatly improve the recovery process for acute ankle injuries.
Clearly, ankle injury is a serious problem. Untreated injuries can lead to improper healing and permanent disability. Fortunately, treatment can be easily received. RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) therapy and osteopath sessions will reduce pain and make for a speedy recovery. Proper care can also prevent future ankle damage. - 14915
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Andrew Mitchell, editor of Osteopath Network, writes articles about, back pain, neck pain and soft tissue injuries. If you are looking for an Nottingham osteopath or for osteopaths elsewhere in the UK please visit the Osteopath Network website.
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