
Massage to assist the recovery of a broken ankle
My husband has broken his ankle 5 times now. The last time was after I had started training to be a massage therapist which gave me the perfect opportunity not only to practice but also to observe the impact that massage can have on such an injury. For the first 48hrs after any accident massage is not recommended. This is because the area is working through its natural inflammatory response. However, the swelling that often occurs can be more extensive than is required. This