Ahmed Runs Distance Events for His Dorm's Intramural Track Team

question 88

Short Answer

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team. While running this week, he stepped on a rock and twisted his ankle. What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft tissue injury?

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Definitions:

Sitting

The act of resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs with the torso upright.

Lateral Position

A body position where the individual lies on their side, often used in medical examinations or treatments.

Lateral

Pertaining to the side.

Hip

The region on each side of the body where the thigh bone (femur) meets the pelvis, forming a ball-and-socket joint.