You are the athletic trainer for a local junior college. You are working with a 19-year-old volleyball player who injured their left ankle yesterday (24 hours ago). You have diagnosed this patient with a grade 2 ankle sprain. The patient presents with pain and swelling over the lateral malleolus.
Define your question using PICO: (Your question will help establish your search strategy)
Population: 19-year-old volleyball player with a left grade 2 ankle sprain
Intervention: Ice therapy and an ace wrap
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Outcome: _______________________________________________________________________
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