The child sprained his ankle, how to do?
What if the child’s foot twists? Step 1 Stop walking After the child [sprained his foot], the child should be allowed to stop his current exercise or walking. Continuing to exercise or walk after spraining may aggravate the injury. 2. Ice (cold) sprained area Within 48 hours after the sprain, cold water towel, ice mineral water or ice bag can be used to cold compress the sprained position. Cold compress can relieve inflammation and swelling caused by sprain, and it can also relieve pain. Suggestions on the number of ice compressions: the first 24 hours, once per hour, once for 20 minutes; 24 ~ 48 hours, 3 ~ 4 times/day, 1 time for 20 minutes. 3. Go to the hospital Read More …