Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A mild ankle sprain usually heals in one to three weeks with proper care.Severe ankle sprains may need months of rehabilitation and could ...

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 ...

When a sprain occurs, you have overstretched, twisted, or damaged a ligament, usually from a sudden event (i.e. twisting your ankle while running). Ligaments are bands of tissues that connect the ...

Gentle exercises like towel scrunches, ankle circles, and standing calf raises can help improve ankle strength, mobility, and balance after an ankle sprain. Mobility, stretching, and strengthening ...

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 to ...