The Biggest Key to Rehabbing an Ankle Sprain Fast
Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006
by Bret Mundt
Everythingankles
The Biggest Key to Rehabbing a Sprained Ankle or a Twisted
Ankle Fast
There is normally only one thing that keeps an athlete from starting rehab
and it is...swelling at the ankle joint.
So in order to start rehab right away (after the doctor
has confirmed that you do not have any structural damage such as torn
ligaments or broken bones) you must get the swelling down.
Most doctors push the RICE program - Rest, Ice, Compression
and Elevation.
This method is fine if you are a couch potato, but most
people who are active want to take action to get their ankle rehabilitated.
Ice is critical to reducing swelling and using an ice whirlpool
definitely has advantages over just ice in a bucket because heat is taken
away from the ankle so much faster.
But ice is not enough...you must use the muscles and a biomechanical
movement to force the swelling out of the ankle joint.
The problem with moving your ankle to reduce swelling is
the pain that you are experiencing as a result of your injury.
The "Accelerated Ankle Rehab Program" describes
a unique method you can use to reduce the swelling in your ankle quickly
and with minimal pain.
You can check out the sprained ankle rehab program by clicking
on the following link:
Its amazing to me how many doctors take the conservative
RICE route with no consideration for getting the patient back into life
as fast as possible.
This rehab program will get you back to normal in as short
a time as possible.
Good luck and fast rehabbing...
Click here to go to Sprained Ankle
Rehab Lesson #2: How to Reduce Swelling Fast