Britney Spears Sprained Her Ankle,
Fall during Show
#britneyspears
Britney Spears was in the middle of her
show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas when she sprained her ankle.
The pop star was performing her hit song “Crazy” when she twisted
her ankle and fell (see image). Surprisingly, she handled it very
well and finished the song. She was later advised by her physicians
to postpone her succeeding shows for her sprain to heal.
Now wearing a boot, shared on her
Instagram:
What is a Sprain?
A sprain is the stretching or tearing
of a ligament. A ligament is a fibrous tissue that connects bones,
cartilages or hold joints together.
What causes a Sprain?
There are a lot of causes of sprains.
Falling, twisting, or any force that can violently place a joint out
of its normal position, causing the ligaments to stretch and tear
that may lead to a foot sprain.
Signs and symptoms of sprains include
pain, swelling and bruising of the affected joint.
Treatment includes:
- Immobilization and resting of the injured joint. Your physical therapist may require you to use a special boots and crutches.
- Apply ice for the pain and swelling. You maybe advised to ice the affected area for 20 minutes for around 4 to 6 times a day.
- Elevating the foot above your heart can prevent pooling of bodily fluids to the foot and can drastically help reduce swelling and pain.
Dr. Kevin K. Lam
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