How Do You Rehab A Sprained Ankle?
Everyone always hears the same old advice when they sprain an ankle. Ice it and rest. This is known as the R.I.C.E. system which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. While this is an okay approach in the immediate short term, there a re a lot of significant shortcomings to this system of rehab. They include: Drawbacks of R.I.C.E. * Usually takes at least 2-8 weeks to heal. * Does not increase range of motion. * Does not repair neural damage. * Does not strengthen ankle. * Increases risk of ankle injury in the future. * Increases risk of knee (A.C.L. – Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and hip injuries. I have sprained my own ankle a number of times in the past, because I play a lot of basketball. I have personally been throuugh all the frustration and pain that is involved with this kind of injury. Eventually, I wondered if there was a better way to rehab myself then the old version of R.I.C.E. Since I am a certified trainer from one of the most prestigious fitness programs in t
