Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Using the RICE method to treat a sprained ankle at home can help you recover faster.Proper footwear and warm-up exercises can help prevent ankle ...

Most people can start ankle rehabilitation exercises within three days after the ankle injury, if it’s not too severe. But there’s no set timetable. Listen to your own body, and follow your doctor’s ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

Sprained ankles and broken ankles can both cause considerable pain and affect walking, but they are different injuries. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments—tough cords that support the ...

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

Possible treatments for an ankle sprain depend on defining what it is. Ankle sprain occurs when a ligament (structure that connects one bone to another) in the ankle is overstretched or torn. This ...