

Human: What is the best treatment for a sprained knee?

Assistant: The American Medical Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommend R.I.C.E. as the best approach:

Rest - In cases of severe sprains, it can take up to six weeks to recover.
Ice - Ice can reduce swelling and reduce pain.
Compression - A tight bandage can help reduce swelling and support the injured knee.
Elevation - This helps keep the injured knee above heart level and lowers inflammation.


Human: What is the best treatment for a sprained knee?

Assistant: A sprained knee is when the ligaments on the inner part of your knee tear, which causes the knee to become swollen and tender to the touch.  This is an unfortunate injury that you can’t fully heal on your own, but in general, gentle heat on the affected area helps a lot, as well as keeping your knee iced if it’s too painful to bear touching.  You should also be taking ibuprofen to help with the pain and inflammation.  Most doctors will recommend at least a week of resting, but you should feel free to discuss this more with them if you’re not comfortable with that timeframe.
What is the best treatment for a sprained knee?
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The American Medical Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommend R.I.C.E. as the best approach:

Rest - In cases of severe sprains, it can take up to six weeks to recover.
Ice - Ice can reduce swelling and reduce pain.
Compression - A tight bandage can help reduce swelling and support the injured knee.
Elevation - This helps keep the injured knee above heart level and lowers inflammation.
assistant
What is the best treatment for a sprained knee?
user
A sprained knee is when the ligaments on the inner part of your knee tear, which causes the knee to become swollen and tender to the touch.  This is an unfortunate injury that you can’t fully heal on your own, but in general, gentle heat on the affected area helps a lot, as well as keeping your knee iced if it’s too painful to bear touching.  You should also be taking ibuprofen to help with the pain and inflammation.  Most doctors will recommend at least a week of resting, but you should feel free to discuss this more with them if you’re not comfortable with that timeframe.
assistant
What is the best treatment for a sprained knee?
user
A sprained knee is when the ligaments on the inner part of your knee tear, which causes the knee to become swollen and tender to the touch.  This is an unfortunate injury that you can’t fully heal on your own, but in general, gentle heat on the affected area helps a lot, as well as keeping your knee iced if it’s too painful to bear touching.  You should also be taking ibuprofen to help with the pain and inflammation.  Most doctors will recommend at least a week of resting, but you shou
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