There are a number of ways you can strengthen your ankle and help speed up the healing process after a sprain. These are referred to as strengthening or rehabilitation exercises and can be done in the comfort of your home. For best results, you should begin rehab...
There are several methods with which to remember how to treat a sprained ankle at home, one of which is called the PRINCE approach. This is one of the most inclusive ones, so we’ll go over what PRINCE stands for and how to incorporate each step. Performing these steps...
If you suspect you sprained your ankle, there are some things you should know about how long the healing process can take and what you need to do at home to help it along. This article will cover some basics about what to do if you sprained your ankle as well as when...
Most of us have rolled or twisted our ankles at some point in our lives, and it hurts! For some people, it happens much more often and easily than for others. So how do you tell if you twisted, rolled, or sprained your ankle? How bad can sprains be? How is the...
by Dr. Christopher Milkie The most common question our Milwaukee, WI podiatrists get about an ankle sprain injury is how long the injury will take to heal. The answer depends on many factors, such as: Severity of the injury (from a minor sprain to complete tear) The...
by Dr. Brant McCartan The most common type of ankle injury is a sprain. Ankle sprains include the lateral (outside) structures of the ankle. Sprains can happen when the ankle is inverted (turned or rolled outwards). A lateral ankle sprain is the result of tears to any...
