You sprain your ankle at a roller derby practice. How would you treat your injury?
A) First use ice to reduce swelling, and then use heat much later to aid healing.
B) First use heat to aid healing, and use ice later to reduce swelling.
C) Use ice only because it will reduce swelling and increase blood flow to aid healing.
D) Just leave it alone. Ice and heat both make the injury worse.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best way to treat a sprained ankle is by using the RICE method, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Rest the affected area, apply ice immediately to reduce swelling, wrap the area in compression bandage and elevate it above the heart to reduce swelling. Applying heat too early can increase inflammation and delay healing, so it is recommended to use heat only after the initial swelling has gone down.

You Sprain Your Ankle at a Roller Derby Practice