Help i think i twisted my ankle but i am not sure? help!?

Question

on thursday i fell off the beam at gymnastics. and i think i twisted my ankle but i am not sure. an di have a competition coming up what do i do?

Answer 1

R  =rest, don't walk on it

I   =ice, ice pack 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off

C  =compression, wrap it with an Ace bandage

E  =elevation, lie on the sofa with your ankle on a pillow to make it higher than your heart

RICE is the classic remedy for such injuries.  All the suggestions help to reduce swelling which speeds healing.  Do not apply heat- that causes swelling.  And if it is hurt too badly, see a doctor and skip your competition.  Lots a competitions in your future, so don't risk a really bad injury.  Good luck.

Answer 2

If you can walk on it, it's likely you just twisted it and didn't break it.

Keep your feet up as often as possible, use a compression bandage (not too tight!) and ice it for 15 minute intervals (wrap the ice pack in a towel).

Even if it's not twisted, this will help.  I did twist my ankle earlier in the summer and suffered a lot longer than I could have if I'd just done what I mentioned here!