• How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?

I sprained my ankle. How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?

9 Answers

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • San Bruno, CA

If you sprained the ankle depending on the stage of the sprain. It can take 1-2 weeks or 2-4 weeks or 6 weeks but can start exercises with resistant bands and range of motion and use red light therapy

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Palatka, Florida

It all depends on the severity of the sprain. Some can heal in a few weeks others may take up to 6-8weeks. If you are still having pain and/or swelling that last longer than 2 weeks, I would recommend seeing your local podiatrist

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Dallas, TX

Sprained ankles take different times to heal. Depending on the severity of the sprain. The more severe/more damage to the soft tissue the longer it will take to heal.

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • St Petersburg, FL

Depends on the severity but about 3-4 weeks

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Altamonte Springs, FL

It depends how badly it was injured.It could be 10 days to 3 months

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Plantation, Florida

It can range from a few weeks to a few months, depending on how many ligaments are damaged. An MRI is the best way to determine how many ligaments were torn and how much rest is indicated.

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Tustin, CA

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  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • NASHUA, New Hampshire

There are different types of ankle sprains.
Some can take up to 6-8 weeks of non-weightbearing. . Others can be treated with bracing and PT.

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Houston, TEXAS

Depending on the severity of the ankle sprain, it will typically take from 3-8 weeks to recover.

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