Sprained ankle improperly treated initially - now what?
489654
you should try to stay off of it as much as possible, keep ice on it and keep it elevated.  you can do small exercises to keep the muscles up.
867594
Since the damage has already been done, you need to ice it whenever you can, take Motrin or Aleve, and stay off it as much as possible, but if you must walk on it you can simply wrap that leg with an Ace bandage (make it snug, not tight).  To prevent getting shin splints in the future, tap each foot for a full minute just like you'd tap your foot to the beat of a song before you go jogging.  It'll get very hard to do by the end of that minute, but keep doing it.  If that doesn't do the trick, you should see an orthopedist -- could be that you need orthotics for your shoes so you don't run on the insides or outsides of your feet.
319386
Well you should get clearance from a doctor before you start playing again.  Depending on how bad the sprain is it could be 4-12 weeks before it's 100% recovered, you may be able to play earlier with a brace and some painkillers.  Again check with a doctor (a sports specialist if you can).
978994
I broke my ankle 3 years ago and it still hurts sometimes. Be careful don't do things that could reinger it. Do not, I repeat Do not\nwalk up hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get well soon!
820106
If you think you strained your ACL then you need to see your physician immediately and will likely be referred to an orthopedist for specific testing for the integrity of the ligament.  Then you will likely be referred to physical therapy so that you knee can be adequately strengthened and stabilized to compensate for the strain as it heals.  And no, you will not be healed by next week if you truly sprained your ACL and, in fact, will be exposing yourself to further potential injury by playing next week.
591246
While your ankle is recovering, try stationary biking. It is good cardio and works your legs without the risk of re-injuring your weakened joint.  Also develop a circuit of weightlifting--arms, legs and abs.  Those machines are designed to have very little, if any, impact on your ankles.  \nIt is so important to rehab your ankle though!  If you don't you may have problems with that ankle for many years down the road.  Walk on it as much as the pain and swelling will allow, and every day do all those exercises with the resistance bands (you can get them from a doctor or physical therapist).  Remember to ice for 15 minutes after each workout and I'm sure you'll be back on your two feet in no time!
614442
Basic sprain proceedure: When you first get the sprain get off your feet. Elevate the sprained area, in this case your ankle, then use ice for two hours wrapped in a towel. After two hours switch with a warm pack. Do this several times and it will signifigantly take down the swelling and pain. Next take an anti-inflamatory. These are over the counter pain meds that say anti-inflamatory in their lable. IBprofin falls in this category. You can also take this before the ice and heat if the pain is bad but it can be useful to monitor your pain in the beginning to guage how extensively you are injured. Next get an ace bandage for support and wrap it snugly around the area being careful to not cut off circulation. They are the elestic bandages that stretch well. After this treatment relax and try to avoid putting weight on the area for a few days. After 2-3 days start easing back into normal activity slowly. If you wait more than that you will begin to get stiff. Do not wear the ace bandage longer than 3 weeks with a sprain, at that point it will actually weaken your ankle because the muscle doesn't have to support the bone like it used to. If after all this you still have alot of pain there is a possibility it's actually a fracture and not just a sprain. At that point go see and orthopedic specialist.
937181
first of all , find out why you keep spraining your ankle?\ncould it be , ur flat footed,weak arch as you say?,or from previous injury makes it weak?\nif flat footed get an arch support,an ankle sleeve and wear sturdy shoes that has good back (ankle)support ,exrecise ur ankle evertors(muscles that make plantar surface of your foot to face outward).\ndont do any exercise if in pain, for acute injury <48hrs apply ice pack elevate legs
1104411
I had mine sprained for a month and a half once. I tore some ligaments. there's nothing you can really do for it. what i did was alternate ice and heat for a short period of time (on my down time). And i wrapped it with an ace bandage. This keeps pressure on your ankle, that way it doesn't hurt. I played volleyball and ran all throughout my injury. believe me, as long as you wrap it, you'll be okay for now! Make sure when you ankle heals you strenghten it with bands that was it will help prevent another sprain. That's what i did, believe me, you do not want to walk down the street and you ankle just give out (not fun). What i do now, i still wear a brace, it had metal rods on the sides to help with the rolling. But continue to play your sport and elevate it on your downtime. A sprain is no fun, you might as well enjoy your life while it is. Good luck!
426096
No, this sounds like an additional injury that was not previously noticed or is something new. They could be connected only by the means of that by working on your feet that particular foot/ankle is compensating for the other one now due to a shift caused by the previous injury. Get it looked at im sure it is fixable more easily that you think. physical therapy im sure will work wonders. Similar thing happened to me.
123329
I have had more than my share of sprains, twists, and breaks in my feet.  First, you must immobilize the toe. Put a little gauze on each side of the affected toe, then wrap it in (prefferably) paper tape to each toe beside it.  You should now have three wrapped toes.  The sore one in the middle.  Lastly, (and what helped me the most) see if you can get some prescription strength motrin from your doctor.  If you can't, then buy the strongest over the counter motrin you can find.  This is what will really make it better, in a hurry.  not kidding! good luck.
696859
RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.  In other words:  don't use the ankle-let it rest & heal; apply ice several times a day; wrap it in an ace bandage or ankle immobilizer & keep it elevated.  \nThe amount of time to heal depends on how badly it was sprained.  It can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
573097
The best thing to do is tape your ankle before every game. Othe protections wil reduce you area of movement so it's not that good.\n\nBut taping your ankle won't prevent you from severe sprains tho, it'll just diminish them.
417524
Best thing you can do is the old standard ICE treatment: \n\nIce - cool the area down to prevent increase swelling of the area and bruising\n\nCompress - wrap the area with a flexible pressure bandage, like an ace wrap, but not too tight\n\nElevate - elevate the area above the heart to prevent increased swelling into the area and to take weight off of it.\n\nSymptoms of the sprain are not much different from a strain.  The sprain is a overstreatching of a ligament, and a strain is a overstreatching of a muscle.  A break of the bone in the area may not hurt much at all, in fact, many people break bones and don't have symptoms until the next day.  For me, a strain or a sprain is ever so much more painful than a straight break.  The problem with a strain or a sprain is that unless you allow them to heal properly, the area will forever remain weak and prone to reinjury.  Best to stay off the foot for the evening, see how it goes tomorrow.  I C E it and that should help you.  \n\nIf you are having problem with feeling any parts, loss of sensation, then see your doctor because increased pressure on a nerve after a serious injury can cause permanent loss of sensation.  For this reason alone, elevating it, resting it, compressing it and icing it down for 72 hours should help.
88437
only thing that heals a sprain is time.use an ace bandage\nto keep the swelling down.see a doctor to make sure its not a broken bone or a tear.good luck.
137601
Yes, and it hurts like hell!!  The best thing to do is to stay off of it completely!  At least 3 weeks after diagnosed, start rehabilitation.  All I did for the first month after being diagnosed was rotate my foot. That stuff HURTS!!!
737304
I would start a physical therapy regimen.  However you may need to see an orthopedist to make sure you aren't injuried seriously.  you could have tendinitis or arthiritis if you have been playing for a long time.  If your tendons and bones are okay however you should be doing excersies in the gym to strengthen the area and working the area in question.  Make sure you are stretching before your activity and icing after you play.  I would buy ankle wraps so that you don't have to tape them up everytime.  Look into sports therapy and sports medicine websites, there you can get a list of excersises that will help your cause.  \n\nGood Luck!