Rose Chen – How to treat a sprained ankle?

Ankle sprains are very common. Each year, around 230,000 Australians see a GP for an ankle sprain or strain.

Ankle sprains are very common. Each year, around 230,000 Australians see a GP for an ankle sprain or strain. Source: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Ankle sprains are very common injuries. There us a good chance that while stepping on an uneven surface while watching at your mobile phone you sprain your ankle. A lot of time Chinese people would apply “Dit Da Jow” to the sprained area. However the inappropriate use of “Dit Da Jow” may cause further injuries. Rose Chen explains why it is the case and outlines the correct procedures.


A lot of time Chinese people would apply “Dit Da Jow” to the sprained area. However the inappropriate use of “Dit Da Jow” may cause further injuries. Rose Chen explains why it is the case and outlines the correct procedures.


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