Sprained Ankle

The RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Most people have heard of it, some disagree with it and others swear by it. Like most things, it has to be done right to be effective. In the past few years, there has been a lot of controversy about whether the RICE method is really what we should be doing. CORE Physical Therapy would like to give you a little insight into just what you should do when it comes to the RICE method for acute pain and injuries and what to do when you have chronic

With the winter months just around the corner, there will be ample opportunity for Iowans to experience sprained ankles. They’re common for indoor sports such as basketball, and can occur when someone slips on ice. Today, Core PT would like to offer these tips to decreasing your chances of spraining your ankle: Build up your strength   It’s not just bodybuilders or weightlifters who should be concerned about strength. Any time you work on your muscles, you decrease