PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, and the NHS recommends it for the first 2 to 3 days after a sprain. Here is what each step means in real life, when to start moving again, and the signs that mean you should stop reading and get advice.
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Recovery time depends on the grade of the sprain, and everyone heals at their own pace. As a rough guide, many people with a grade 1 sprain are moving comfortably within a week or so, a grade 2 often takes a few weeks, and a grade 3 longer again. Treat every timescale as a ...
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Safety is the most important thing while driving, and if there is any reason to doubt your ability to control the vehicle it could invalidate your insurance or worse, cause an accident. This article sets out the signs you may be ready to drive again after a sprained ankle, and...
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Footwear can be a problem after a sprained ankle, as the ankle usually swells and persistent swelling can sometimes remain for months. Many people resort to walking in flip flops because they are the only thing that fits, but the average flip flop gives no support and very lit...
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The Essential Wellness ankle support brace has been designed to optimise adaptability with stability. With a neoprene wrap around system and velcro fastenings it accommodates to the level of swelling while still protecting the joint. The inclusion of an elasticated strap means...
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Feel around and over the boney parts of your ankle, they will obviously feel a bit sore but see if there is excruciating pain pressing the bone compared to the soft tissue around it. If the pain is from the bone there is a possibility your ankle could be broken so it would def...
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Day one after a sprained ankle can be full of pain and swelling. It can be hard to walk, let alone drive and if this falls on a work day we might not be making it to the office.
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If you've sprained your ankle then it may feel less stable as you move and when playing sports. This article is about how a sprained ankle affects balance and what we can do to restore it.
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