A sprained ankle is a very common type of ankle injury. A sprain is stretching and or tearing of ligaments. A sprained ankle is classified into three categories depending on severity.

Treatment of a sprained ankle can be separated into immediate first aid and long term rehabilitation and strengthening.

Rehab SECRETS for this condition are:

1. Take anti-inflammatory medications as directed by your physician.
2. Ice to the affected area for 20 minutes as needed.
3. Compress the swelling in your ankle with the use of a wrap to help reduce and minimize the swelling.
4. Elevate your foot above the level of your heart.
5. Decrease painful activity for 2-3 weeks.
6. Perform ankle/foot pumps and circle (clockwise/counter clockwise) in a pain free range of motion.
7. Stretching should not increase pain. Stretch in a pain-free range.
8. If your condition does not improve ask for a referral to Community Rehab Physical Therapy.

Calf Stretch	Ankle Circles
Ankle Theraband Excercise	T-band Dorsiflexion