If you re like most people, you ice your sprained ankle and try and get back on your feet as soon as possible. But there is a twist by not giving your ankle adequate time to heal, you could put yourself at risk for chronic foot and ankle problems.
Ankle sprains are one of the most neglected musculoskeletal injuries.
Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury in the United States, happening at an incredible rate of 27,000 every day. If your ankle turns sharply inward or outward when you re exercising or participating in sports, or even walking in high-heeled shoes, the sudden pulling can stretch or tear ligaments. A sprain causes swelling, discoloration, tenderness and difficulty walking. Treatments, exercises you can do at home Immediate treatment for a sprain is RICE Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Pfeffer also recommends using a brace during exercise for at least six months after the injury.