Ankle sprains

[RW]

I rolled my ankle while doing a side kick

It hurts a lot, so I went to the doctor and apparently there's no fracture, just (and I quote), "a very bad sprain".

How do I treat this? Can I walk after the fourth day? I'd ask the doc, but he is useless...

[JusticeZero]

rest it, use ice, wrap it to protect it, eat Jello, spend a lot of time moving the ankle (not like yanking or walking on it, just gently moving it back and forth and such to keep things moving.)

I don't know how badly you sprained your ankle, but most sprains can be walked on after a day or three in my experience so far. You may want to use a cane for a few days.

[DWx]

Initially do R.I.C.E: rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Also take ibuprofen if you're doc hasn't already prescribed anti-inflammatories.

When you do go back to training, wear strapping for a weeks even if it no longer hurts because its easy to do it again.

[Evil Dave]

REST!!!

Depending upon the level of damage, it could take six months or more to fully heel! No bouncing for a while ~ that includes kicks. Do as already mentioned, them slowly work back into full gear, spend a lot of time working on balance and listen to your body. If your ankle is soar or starting to swell take a step back for a week with rest and then slowly move forward again.

[RW]

Thanks guys!

[Nidan Melbourne]

Rest, ice, compress and elevate. you would have a grade 2 sprain and it would just need a few days to recover.

some physios, exercise physiologists (my degree) will recommend you put your foot into a neutral position (leg straight and toes pointing straight up) and tape it up when you start walking to help prevent extra damage