syn: poor, impecunious, impoverished, penniless refer to those lacking money. poor is the simple word for the condition of lacking the means to obtain the comforts of life: a very poor family. impecunious often suggests that the poverty is a consequence of unwise habits: an impecunious actor. impoverished often implies a former state of greater plenty: the impoverished aristocracy.
10 Biggest Problems with R.I.C.E. for a Sprained Ankle: 1  Takes 1-2 months to heal a sprained ankle. 2  Up to 30% of people still have pain 1 year later! 3  Does not properly or fully heal ankle damage. 4  Does not improve range of motion in ankle. 5  Does not heal nerve damage in the ankle.
Or you may be allowed to put some weight on your ankle. Your consultant and physiotherapist will tell you how much weight, if any, you can put on your fractured ankle. For the first 2 to 3 days after the splint or cast is put on, keep your leg raised above the level of your heart as often as possible.It is very important to keep your leg raised. forceful blow to the lower leg or ankle area can also cause a fracture. Your ankle and foot may become bruised and swollen Fracture types and medical management Non-displaced fracture When the broken bone or bones stay in their normal position, you have a non-displaced fracture.