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You hurt your ankle. Is it broken, sprained, strained? All you know is that it really hurts.

Rest. Take a break from the activity that caused the injury. Your doctor may recommend that you use crutches to avoid putting weight on your leg
Ice. Use cold packs for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Compression. To prevent additional swelling and blood loss, wear an elastic compression bandage.
Elevation. To reduce swelling, elevate the injury higher than your heart while resting.
Sprains
A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of…

As March Madness is coming soon, basketball injuries are prone to happen. Discover the difference between strains, sprains and fractures and tips on how to prevent these from happening on the court.

To avoid the sprains, strains, and other injuries that can occur with exercise, make sure your workout program is right for you. Warm up before each session and cool down afterward. Never exercise to the point of pain.

Think sports injuries are only for athletes? The good (?) news is that everyone from weekend warriors to your neighbor out for a walk can suffer a sports injury – just like a cruise, they're all inclusive (but much less fun)! The most common types of sports injuries, according to data from WebMD are sprains and strains. While they may not sound like much, they can ruin your weekend and take you out of your usual routine pretty quickly if you don't take…

03/25/2014 05:41 EDT | Updated 05/25/2014 05:59 EDT
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." ~ Michael Jordan
With the recent winter Olympics, our attention turned to dangerous sports such as ski jumping, luge and snowboarding, along with perceived safer sports such as curling, skating and cross-country skiing. However, no matter what sport or level of play, injuries are…

Lower back pain can make standing, sitting and bending down cumbersome. This condition is usually the result of sprains, strains, spinal wear and tear and such age-related conditions as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Don't let back pain interfere with your life. Use these simple tips to get relief
Use Hot and Cold Compresses
Applying a hot and cold compress simultaneously can be very effective at relieving lower…

Backpack overload sends tens of thousands of kids a year to the ER, physicians’ offices and clinics from sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures.

Soft tissue and skin conditions account for over 14 million outpatient visits annually in the US. But what makes up the soft tissue, and how exactly does mobilization therapy assist in relieving pain and injury
Soft tissue is a broad term used to define “the mesenchymal tissue that support and surround more well-defined organs and specific tissues.” The human body is made up of 70% soft…

Most sports injuries occur due to repetitive motion, sudden injuries and muscle and ligament sprains, strains and tears.

Touch football is a great way to top off a Thanksgiving feast, but it's important to be careful so you don't wind up with a sprain, strain, ACL tear or worse.

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Timed for the biggest gathering of screens — desktop, laptop, tablet, TV, phone — on the planet, a new survey finds 70 percent of users of those screens report some level of eye discomfort dubbed “digital eye strain.”
Symptoms included dry eyes, blurry vision, fatigue and neck and shoulder cramping. The survey released Thursday by the Vision…

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Ankle Sprains, Strains and Fractures: When to See a Doctor
Ankle sprains, strains and fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries. While they are most often seen as a sports injury, you don’t have to be an athlete to hurt your ankle. Something as simple as walking on an uneven surface can cause you to turn your a...

If you've got tired, achy eyes or frequent headaches, your eyes may be strained. You might only notice tired eyes after a long day of work or at the end of the day. This may mean your eyes are straining to focus on your computer or small...

Several new studies suggest that the effect of even a single sprained ankle could be more substantial and lingering than we have supposed, potentially altering how well and often someone moves, for life.

During the summer months, kids enroll in active summer camps and conditioning for fall sports ramps up; we’re all a little more active, which also makes us prone to sprains and strains. Matthew Birkle MD explains what you should do right away and when you should pay a visit to a doctor.

Get information on treatment of sprains, fractures, and diseases that can cause ankle pain and ankle tendinitis. Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon.

The key is to ease in slowly, and only after you’ve recovered strength and range of motion.

Children today spend more time working and playing on computers than any generation before. On average, teenagers spend approximately 10 – 15 hours a week online. Here are some simple steps parents and children can take to prevent computer eye strain: Get regular eye exams. Children should get their first eye exam at six months, again at three years, before entering the first grade and every two years thereafter. Take 20. Doctors recommend that every 20 minutes children should take a break from…

Lower back strain is caused by damage to the muscles and ligaments of the back. Learn about muscle anatomy and the symptoms of lower back strain.