How Long Does It Take To Rehab A Sprained Ankle?
How long it takes to heal a sprained ankle depends on the severity of the sprain, the age of the person,and the physical condition of the person, but a grade 1 or mild grade 2 sprain should reasonably be rehabbed in a maximum of 2-3 weeks. It all depends on how fast you heal and how severe the damage is. But you must have realistic expectations for completely rehabbing a sprained ankle and not rush it. You need to learn how to listen to what your body is telling you and then react appropriately. Good sprained ankle care demands that ankle rehab is only to be started after visiting a doctor and verifying there is no structural damage. Only a few years ago, when an athlete would tear his ACL it was a career ending injury. Then surgeons started repairing ACL damage through surgery. The injury was no long career ending, but just delayed the career 12-18 months. Now, with the advent of arthroscopic surgery a large number of athletes with knee injuries are able to return to competition withi
