Whatever the gauge, most sheet metal comes 2 feet to 4 feet wide and 8 feet to 10 feet long. Large sheets are difficult to handle, so your supplier should roll or cut the metal into manageable sections for you to carry it home.
Physical therapy involved up to seven 30-minute sessions. Six months after their ankle sprain, rates of excellent recovery were similar: 57 percent of patients in the physical therapy group and 62 percent of those in the usual care group, the study found. Still, another expert involved in the care of ankle sprains agreed with Lazarev that physical therapy can have a role to play.
Treatment Overview. Initial treatment for an ankle sprain is summarized as the RICE approach: 1  R est. 2  You may need to use crutches until walking is not painful without them. 3  I ce. 4  For the first 48 to 72 hours or until swelling goes down, apply an ice pack for 10 to 20 minutes every 1 to 2 hours during the day. You may need to use crutches until walking is not painful without them. 2  I ce. 3  For the first 48 to 72 hours or until swelling goes down, apply an ice pack for 10 to 20 minutes every 1 to 2 hours during the day.