Recovering from an ankle sprain - Harvard Health
网页2024年3月28日 · How to treat a sprained ankle. The first goal is to decrease pain and swelling and protect the ligaments from further injury. This usually means adopting the classic RICE regimen — rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If you have severe pain and swelling, rest your ankle as much as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours.
How to heal a sprained ankle: Tips for a fast recovery - Medical News Today
网页2019年11月29日 · Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can do several things at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of...
Sprained Ankle: Symptoms, Treatment, Recovery Time, and More - WebMD
网页2024年2月20日 · How long does it take to recover from a sprained ankle? If your injury was straightforward and you didn’t have complications, symptoms may last as long as 10 to 12 weeks before your ankle feels...
Sprained Ankle: Symptoms, Types, Treatment & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
网页2021年10月26日 · The recovery time for a sprained ankle varies depending on the severity of your injury. It may take anywhere from two weeks to heal a minor sprain and anywhere from six to 12 weeks to heal a severe sprain.
Sprained ankle - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年8月11日 · For self-care of an ankle sprain, use the R.I.C.E. approach for the first two or three days: Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort. Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.
How Long Does It Take for a Sprained Ankle to Heal? - Healthline
网页2021年3月11日 · The time it takes for a sprained ankle to heal depends on the severity or grade of your injury. Grades 1-2, which are mild and moderate, can take from 3-6 weeks, whereas grade three can take a...
Sprained Ankle Recovery Time - Orthopedic Associates
网页2018年4月16日 · Grade 1 sprained ankle recovery time is anywhere from 2 weeks to a month, normally closer to the two-week mark with proper treatment. A grade 1 sprained ankle can be treated almost entirely at home. The pain is fairly minor, if difficult to deal with. However, “home treatment” doesn’t mean “no treatment”.
How to Heal a Sprained Ankle Fast - Healthline
网页2023年4月17日 · For a mild ankle sprain, apply an ice pack to the area every few hours. Wear a compression bandage to reduce swelling and immobilize the ankle. Rest for a few days, then start doing some...
Sprained Ankle? 8 Tips for the Quickest Possible Recovery
网页2024年6月17日 · Healing from an ankle sprain takes time. But the RICE method and other expert-backed strategies can help you get back on your feet as soon as possible. By. Abby McCoy, RN. Medically Reviewed....
Sprains and strains - NHS
网页For the first 2 to 3 days after a sprain or strain, follow the 5 steps known as PRICE therapy to help bring down swelling and support the injury: Protection – protect the injury, for example by using a support, or shoes that support your foot or ankle. Rest – stop any exercise or activities and try not to put any weight on the injury.