Prevention and Treatment

Wear light, moisture-wicking, synthetic (not cotton) socks, after you run, change out of your soggy socks and shoes and slip into dry after-sport shoes before you go for coffee or run errands.

Practice Good Hygiene

Get rid of odors. Dealing with odor is a problem many people face, since feet produce more sweat than the rest of the body and tend to harbor bacteria that creates a smell. If your foot odor has gotten out of hand, there are measures you can take to make them smell better right away.

4 Surprising Tips

Rest your ankle. Skip any activities that cause pain or limping.

• If you have a severe sprain, then you should walk with crutches or a cane so that you don't cause further injury.
• Vary your exercise routine. If you're used to running on a treadmill, try swimming or using a rowing machine instead. Just make sure that you don't completely avoid physical activity. You still need to keep your other muscles conditioned.

Follow These Suggestions

When you sprain an ankle, applying ice can help ease pain, swelling and stiffness associated with the injury.

For the first three days after spraining your ankle, apply an ice treatment (a slush bath, ice pack or ice massage) every two to four hours.