Question 1

help please? how should i treat a grade 2 ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Brace, Elevation,Ice: 1 - wear an aso (ankle stabilizing orthotic) brace. This brace is light and comfortable, can be wore between a sock and shoe, it allows normal walking but protects the ankle from inversion and eversion.
2 - elevate the ankle above the level of the heart 2-3 hours per day and while sleeping.
3 - apply ice 20 minutes every 2-3 hours for the first 1-3 days after the injury.
4 - NSAID (advil (ibuprofen) or aleve).

Question 2

what is the difference between a grade 1 and a grade 2 ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Sprains: Grade 1 is mild non structural damage to the ligaments grade 2 will have moderate damage yet most heal well with proper care.

Question 3

my daughter has a grade 2 ankle sprain. does she need crutches?

Accepted Answer

No: Usually not, however an ankle stablizer such as an air cast will help.

Question 4

i have what i think is a grade 2 ankle sprain and i wanna know how long its going to take until i can start working out or walking again.

Accepted Answer

Ankle strain : With immobilization and support it will probably take 10 to 14 days to heal. Good Luck

Question 5

i got a grade 2 ankle sprain 1 week ago i have been walking and light exercising but now it hurts worse. should i not walk on it for a week or so?

Accepted Answer

You could take break: And rest the ankle and use some medication for inflammation and see what happen if you better that is fine if not go and see your doctor.

Question 6

i have been given crutches for a grade 2 ankle sprain, with a partial ligament tear. how long should i be on crutches? when do i need to weight bare?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks +/-: A grade ll is serious enough that a good 6 wks is about right. Doing 2 much 2 soon can jeopardize ur best chance of a good outcome.

Question 7

i had i grade 2 ankle sprain 24 days ago.ist a bit swollen.i can walk without pain, but little limping.everybody says different things, should i walk?

Accepted Answer

Walking with sprain: Absolutely walking is a great step to rehabilitation. You should not limp so use of one crutch or cane should be considered to smooth out your gait.

Question 8

i have a grade 2-3 ankle sprain, i have ace wrap air cast and crutches. can i sleep in the ace and cast and when does this pain and swelling go away?

Accepted Answer

Try it without.: You probably don't have to sleep in the cast, but the foot and leg should be elevated. Use several pillows to supply support to the entire leg. The foot needs to be elevated to speed up the de-swelling process. Ice application and swelling reduction should reduce the pain. Try taking Advil (ibuprofen) for faster pain relief. If you need to get up at night, use the crutches.

Question 9

i have a 3-week-old grade 2/3 ankle sprain. i have pain and repeated bruising in my calf with no new trauma--as my ankle gets better my calf get worse?

Accepted Answer

Possible DVT: See your doctor about the possibility of a deep vein thrombosis secondary to your injury.

Question 10

it started off with an ankle sprain to this day i have chronic swelling and my leg is extremely hard. also when you squeeze my leg it hurts terribly.. i had a grade 2 ankle sprain and it healed well. after going to pt a couple times i started bruising. li

Accepted Answer

DVT: Depending on how long you were sedentary, you may have developed deep vein thrombosis. Is the back of your leg, calf, the location of pain? If so this may be a reason. If you smoke there is higher chance of this as well. Ankle sprain, grade 2, should heal within 4-6 weeks. Go to a vascular specialist or orthopedic for further evaluation as soon as possible.

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Help please? how should i treat a grade 2 ankle sprain?

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What is the difference between a grade 1 and a grade 2 ankle sprain?

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My daughter has a grade 2 ankle sprain. does she need crutches?

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I have what i think is a grade 2 ankle sprain and i wanna know how long its going to take until i can start working out or walking again.

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I got a grade 2 ankle sprain 1 week ago i have been walking and light exercising but now it hurts worse. should i not walk on it for a week or so?

A member asked:

I have been given crutches for a grade 2 ankle sprain, with a partial ligament tear. how long should i be on crutches? when do i need to weight bare?

A member asked:

I had i grade 2 ankle sprain 24 days ago.ist a bit swollen.i can walk without pain, but little limping.everybody says different things, should i walk?

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I have a grade 2-3 ankle sprain, i have ace wrap air cast and crutches. can i sleep in the ace and cast and when does this pain and swelling go away?

A member asked:

I have a 3-week-old grade 2/3 ankle sprain. i have pain and repeated bruising in my calf with no new trauma--as my ankle gets better my calf get worse?

A member asked:

It started off with an ankle sprain to this day i have chronic swelling and my leg is extremely hard. also when you squeeze my leg it hurts terribly.. i had a grade 2 ankle sprain and it healed well. after going to pt a couple times i started bruising. li

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