The most common treatments in A&E are ice, elevation, tubular compression bandage and exercise advice. Immobilisation is discouraged. However, University of Warwick researchers – who studied 584 ...

February 13, 2009 — A 10-day period of immobilization in a below-knee cast or Aircast results in a more rapid recovery from ankle sprain compared with the current clinical practice of mobilization ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Research led by the University of Warwick shows immobilising a severely sprained ankle in a below-knee cast for a short period of time promotes rapid recovery. In an article published ...

A short period of immobilisation in a below-knee cast or Aircast* results in faster recovery from severe ankle sprain than use of either tubular compression bandage (TCB) or Bledsoe boot. In an ...

People with a sprained ankle recover faster if they are given a plaster cast, British researchers say. A study of 600 patients found that a 10-day below-knee cast is more effective than standard ...

Compression wraps — also called compression bandages — are used for many different injuries or ailments. They’re a common staple in first aid procedures and often found in first aid kits. They’re ...

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