Acute Ankle Sprain Management

[PTED]

Just wondering what people use for initial management of acute ankle sprains.

I know the whole RICE thing but Tubigrip has been found to cause increased analgesia use (Emerg Med J 2001; 18:46-50) and also may cause an anterior compressive band.

I feel like taping the acute ankle sprain may also cause problems with skin integrity and constriction.

Can anyone point out any articles which advocate anything else other than those mentioned?

[PTED]

Thanks for that.

I was more interested in any research comparing taping, Air-Stirrup, Tubigrip and or plaster.

[toad]

Immobilisation and functional treatment for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adults

[alophysio]

Thanks - unfortunately it only includes articles up to 2001 it seems...