Preparing for an appointment

What to do in the meantime

If your injury isn't severe enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room, here are some things you can do at home to care for your injury until you can see your doctor:

• Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, every three to four hours to bring down the swelling.
• Keep your foot elevated.
• Don't put any weight on your injured foot.
• Lightly wrap the injury in a soft bandage that provides slight compression.