| More often than not, no matter how careful you are | | | | - Twisting a knee with the foot firmly on the ground |
| not to injure yourself during an intense workout, | | | | Strains, on the other hand, occur on a muscle or |
| taking a sudden step or suffering from a fall will lead | | | | tendon. |
| to a sprained ankle. Professional athletes and those | | | | Tips on Caring for an Sprained Joint |
| who exercise regularly are often the victims of this | | | | In caring for an injury, here are a few tips that you |
| type of injury, which is why it pays to know the | | | | need to keep in mind: |
| firsthand tips on caring for your lower body joints. | | | | |
| The Difference between a Sprain and a Strain | | | | 1. Rest the injured area -- if it hurts when you move, |
| The key to knowing the first aid treatment on caring | | | | use crutches. |
| for an injured joint is to first know the difference | | | | 2. The first aid treatment is to place ice on the |
| between a strain and a sprain. | | | | injured area as soon as possible. |
| Sprains refer to a tearing of the ligaments which join | | | | 3. Finally, compress the joint area using a bandage |
| together the ends of bones. This type of injury | | | | and elevate the foot to reduce the amount of |
| occurs on the ankles, knees and wrists -- and is | | | | swelling. |
| usually a result of any of the following: | | | | Naturally, you need to seek the help of a physician |
| - Falling | | | | the earliest time possible to determine if an X-ray or |
| - A blow to the body which causes a joint to go out | | | | additional treatments are needed to heal the sprained |
| of its normal position | | | | ankle. |