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

Answered 6/15/2018

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You should start : walking immediately. You can wear an Ace bandage for some stability. Sprains can last 4-6 weeks.

Answered 6/15/2018

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