A member asked:

When can i start walking on my sprained ankle?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Pain subsides: Listen to your body. After rest, icing, compression, elevation, the pain should subside with a low grade sprain. Then with the aid of an ankle brace you could start walking. If painful then wait. If pain persists after 5-7 days then seek a podiatrist.

Answered 12/18/2014

5.3k views

Thank
Dr. answered

Ankle Sprain: Ankle sprains are very common injuries. There's a good chance that while playing as a child or stepping on an uneven surface as an adult you sprained your ankle--some 25,000 people do it every day.​ http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/how-to/foot-injury/pages/how%20to%20care%20for%20a%20sprained%20ankle.aspx

Answered 9/28/2016

953 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I haven't sprained my ankle but I can't walk on it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

In how little time can you walk on a sprained ankle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it ok to walk on a sprained ankle even if your limping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How long after spraining my ankle will i be able to walk again?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers