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From professional experience how long has ankle sprain taken to get better?
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It depend: On the severity of the ankle sprain. Grade 1, take about three or four weeks, 2grade two take about 4-6 weeks grade 3 it take about 8 weeks. Thank you.
Answered 6/30/2021
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3 - 12 weeks: Anywhere from 3 weeks to 12 weeks if it is going to get better with conservative measures.
Answered 9/28/2016
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