R.I.C.E Protocol

Rest: Stay off the injured (foot/ankle). Walking may cause further injury.

Ice: Apply an ice pack to the injured area, placing a thin towel between the ice and the skin. Use ice for 20 minutes and then wait at least 40 minutes before icing again.

Bone/Joint/Tendon
Accessory Navicular Syndrome
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Ankle
Ankle Arthritis
Ankle Fractures
Ankle Pain
Ankle Sprain
Swollen Ankles
Tarsal Coalition
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Weak Ankles

Compression: An elastic wrap should be used to control swelling.

Elevation: The (foot/ankle) should be raised slightly above the level of your heart to reduce swelling.

Bone/Joint/Tendon
Nails and Skin
Diabetic Health
Fitness and Your Feet
Orthotics and Footwear
Compartment Syndrome
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Equinus
Instructions for Using Crutches
Staph Infections of the Foot