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What is the most important thing to do following an ankle injury?
What is the most important thing to do following an ankle injury?
- Apply a pressure bandage around the foot and ankle (correct)
- Massage the ankle vigorously
- Immerse the foot in cold water
- Apply heat to the ankle
How should compression be applied to the ankle?
How should compression be applied to the ankle?
- Applying an elastic bandage in a herringbone pattern (correct)
- Keeping the bandage loose
- Using a tourniquet above the injured area
- Using a heating pad
Why is elevation of the leg important after an ankle injury?
Why is elevation of the leg important after an ankle injury?
- To reduce swelling by keeping the leg elevated (correct)
- To prevent internal bleeding
- To increase blood circulation to the injured area
- To decrease stiffness in the foot
How long should compression be maintained following an ankle injury?
How long should compression be maintained following an ankle injury?
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What is a key difference between acute and chronic injuries?
What is a key difference between acute and chronic injuries?
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Why is it important to keep a pressure bandage around the clock after an ankle injury?
Why is it important to keep a pressure bandage around the clock after an ankle injury?
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How does applying additional pressure around an ankle injury help?
How does applying additional pressure around an ankle injury help?
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What is the best way to apply an elastic bandage for compression?
What is the best way to apply an elastic bandage for compression?
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What is a key strategy to alleviate inflammation in overuse injuries?
What is a key strategy to alleviate inflammation in overuse injuries?
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Why is it important to keep the foot elevated above heart level after an injury?
Why is it important to keep the foot elevated above heart level after an injury?
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