Dos:

• Rest and raise your ankle when you can

• Place an ice pack in a towel on your ankle for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours

• Wear wide comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole

• Use soft insoles or heel pads in your shoes

• Wrap a bandage around your ankle to support it

• Try regular gentle stretching exercises

• Use of painkillers like paracetamol (Disclaimer: please be aware that patients need to have consultations with their doctors / GPs / physiotherapists regarding any intake and form of medication)

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Don’ts:

• Do not take ibuprofen for the first 48 hours after an injury

• Do not walk or stand for long periods

• Do not wear high heels or tight pointy shoes

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