Question 1

how might you heal a sprained ankle fast?

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You can't: I think i've answered this before but, you can't heal an injury. You can only slow healing but doing the wrong things. Rest, ice, compression and elevate are key to any injury. If there is bruising and swelling, get it checked. You may also have a fracture. And don't go to the er. It's very expensive and their priority is life-threatening conditions. I've seen numerous ankle fractures missed.

Question 2

what should i do to make a sprained ankle heal fast?

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Ankle Sprain: It may heal on its own with rest, ice, compression and elevation and a gradual return to your normal activities. However, a period of time in a boot or use of crutches may be necessary depending on the severity. A physical exam by an orthopedic physician will better be able to determine your appropriate course of treatment. Hope this helps and good luck!

Question 3

how do i make my sprained foot heal faster?

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P.R.I.C.E.: Protect, rest, ice, compression, elevation.
 If you follow this guideline that should be very beneficial. Physical therapy and strengthening of the ankle also helps in the recuperation. Most importantly prevent re-injury.

Question 4

how long does it take for a sprained foot to heal?

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Varies depending on : depending on the severety of the sprain it might take 1-4 weeks. Some sprains may be worse than a fracture.

Question 5

what is commonly used to heal my sprained foot faster?

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I.C.E.: A sprain is when a ligament or tendon is injured by overstretching.  There may be minimal or quite a bit of damage to it.  Inflammation (redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling) occurs as a natural healing process.  The key is to minimize further damage while keeping the area flexible and mobile.  Ice massage (24-36 hours), compression and elevation are the keys to maximize healing.

Question 6

on average, how long will a sprained foot take to heal?

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2-3 months: Depending on the severity of the sprain, usually 2-3 months.
There is a particularly bad sprain of the foot, called a lisfranc injury, which can take longer and can often be misdiagnosed.

Question 7

what is the shortest amount of time for a sprained foot to heal?

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TIming to heal: Many factors affect time to heal.  Age, severity of damage, treatment, nutrition, etc.  The simple answer is to minimize further damage while keeping the area flexible and mobile.Gently do range of motion to prevent stiffness.   Ice massage (24-36 hours), compression and elevation are the keys to maximize healing.  Things need time to heal well, don't push it.

Question 8

how long does a bad foot sprain take to heal?

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Could take : Upto couple of months really would depend on severity and how adherent you are to the treatment protocol.

Question 9

how long does it take for a foot sprain to heal?

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Depends on : How bad the sprain is. I would advise an ankle brace while walking until you feel no pain at the location of the sprain.

Question 10

how long should a third degree foot sprain take to heal?

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Depends: Depends on how it is treated but an average would be 8-12 weeks.

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