A Sprain treatment is needed when the ligaments reinforcing a joint are stretched or torn. Ligaments are dense collagen fibers that connect bone to bone. Treatment is necessary for even partially torn ligaments, because the ligaments heal very slowly due to poor vascular supply. The most common areas for sprains are: the lumbar region of the spine, the knee, and the ankle. Sprains tend to be painful and immobilizing. Completely ruptured ligaments require immediate surgical repair because the inflammation in the joint will break down the neighboring tissues and turn the injured ligament into mush. Surgical repair can be challenging, when ligaments are severely damaged removal is required. After the removal of the injured ligament, it is replaced with a graft. Examples (piece of tendon, woven collagen band). Pain, redness, heat, swelling, and loss of joint function are all evident in the acute stages of a sprain.

For sprained ankle treatment RICE therapy is considered the norm, with emphasis on moving the joint within the range of pain tolerance as soon as possible.
R = Rest
Rest your injury for the first 24-48 hours to allow the injury to heal; using splint or crutches may be necessary
I = Ice
Ice to decrease swelling and limit further tissue damage, this can be done 15- 20 minutes,
never no more than 20 minutes at a time every 3-4 hours, especially in the first 48 hours,
C = Compression
Ace wrap is fine for light compression and doesn’t have to be all the
time, but particularly when your foot is not elevated; the compression
bandages should be snug, not too tight because it could damage your
circulation and slow the healing process; if your toes become cold & blue re-wrap)
E = Elevation
Elevate the sprain to help minimize swelling by encourage lymph flow out of an already impacted area. The elevation should be higher than your heart if at all possible.

Introducing movement gradually helps to form scar tissue that is necessary for sprained ankle treatment to strengthen the injured joint. Careful consideration should be taken when using exercise for sprain ankle treatment because over exercising can cause more tearing. If the treatment for sprain ankle is exercise and is done too little, the scar tissue glues itself together in random arrangement and binds up the undamaged ligament fibers. If too little exercise has occurred it will increase the chance of future injury due to a weak joint. If the exercise and stretching is done correctly it will teach the new collagen fibers which way to lie, and they will remodel themselves according to the stress put on them. So the treatment for sprain ankle requires early mobilization and rest is the first part of rehabilitation, then introducing movement and gradual weight-bearing stress to make the joint strong again.
Sprain treatment is necessary for minor to severe sprains to restore the joint back to its normal state and to prevent repeated injuries.

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