What to Do for a 2-Year-Old With a Sprained Ankle

A sprained ankle is not a common injury for toddlers since a young child’s ligaments are stronger than bone. However, sprains still happen and can abruptly stop your toddler’s play date. A toddler’s sprained ankle is treated the exact same way as an adult sprain.

Melissa McNamara
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Strengthening the Ligaments of the Neck

Neck pain is a common complaint; over 50 percent of people complain of neck pain during the course of a year, according to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's McKinley Health Center. Ligaments attach bone to bone; stretching the ligaments too far or tearing them causes pain.

Sharon Perkins
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Ankle Strain Injuries While Pregnant

Swelling of the ankles during pregnancy is a common occurrence, but if pain is present on one ankle and is most noticeable while standing or walking, this often indicates an injury from a strain or sprain. Strained ankles are not as common as sprained ankles, but these injuries have similar symptoms and treatments.

Melissa McNamara
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Walking Boots for Sprained Ankles

When you have a sprained ankle, immobilization is key in the healing process, and walking boots of all kinds have been shown to be an effective tool. New designs and types of walking boots are constantly in development to improve patient compliance with the removable boot and increase the efficacy of treatment.

Rick Rockwell
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Popping Sounds in the Ankle After a Sprain

The ankle joint is an extremely stable joint. It functions as a hinge joint and must be able to bear 1.5 to 8 times the body's weight, according to eOrthopod. The ankle joint is formed by the ends of the two legs bones, the tibia and fibula, which form a socket for the talus bone of the foot.

Kathryn Meininger
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What Causes Edema in One Ankle?

Edema means swelling of the soft tissues. It tends to occur in the feet, ankles and legs or the back in persons who are lying flat for long periods of time. It also most frequently occurs in both legs. The presence of edema in both legs has a broad number of possible causes.

Matthew Fox, MD
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How Do I Wrap a Sprained Ankle?

Sprained ankles are common injuries, especially in athletes. An ankle sprain typically presents with swelling, bruising and pain to the ankle and foot. If you have sprained your ankle, see a doctor. She can rule out a more serious injury such as a fracture. Treatment for a sprained ankle usually consists of “R.I.C.E.

Tyler Shultz
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How to Treat a Minor Ankle Sprain & Still Play Sports

Ankle sprains are some of the most common injuries in sports, especially frequent in sports that involve lateral movement such as basketball, soccer and football. Because the ligaments and tendons in your ankle are weakened with every sprain, the risk of re-injury grows with each sprain.

Chris Callaway
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How to Tape a Sprained Thumb for Basketball

A sprained thumb makes it difficult to perform certain movements in basketball, but learning how to tape the injury can allow a player to still be effective.

Max Whitmore
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How to Diagnose a Big Toe Sprain

You can sprain your big toe while playing sports, dancing or simply stubbing it. Known as “turf toe” among professional athletes who play on artificial turf, such a sprain can occur on all types of surfaces and in a wide variety of situations.

Fred Schubert
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