How to Fix A Sprained Ankle (NO MORE ICE!)

The first steps to fixing a sprained ankle, collab with @thebarefootsprinter.

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[SorrySonny]

Who else watching this after they have just sprained their ankle 😅 very informative great demonstrations!

[kioonlr]

I sprainde my ankle 2 days ago and I this morning I was in my bed so afraid of moving because I didn't want to make it worse. I watched this video and did the exercises and now I'm immediately again on my feet! This video is great because it also brought me knowledge and confidence. Thank you!

[ivanmitev]

Sprained my ankle badly on stairs and following this advised was able to walk on it after two days. Walking is still limply and only on short distances but I'm amazed how fast I recovered till this point. Before took me at least 3 days to be able to place some weight on the injured leg.

[lilianbitutu]

💯 Absolutely! Movement is Medicine. Am a runner and this morning I sprained my ankle, I slowed down but pushed myself to fishing the last half mile. I wore a compression stocking and kept moving and walking on it. I feels much better already!

[andrewsung]

This is true, I rolled my ankle badly while in a soccer match and thought I died when it happened. I was so afraid of moving my foot or put weight on it and all I did for the first few days was just the rice method. I didn’t see much improvement and I got scared that something was wrong, but after moving my ankle around and basically doing some things that were mentioned in the video, I was able to walk the next day. It’s been a week since the injury so my ankle’s still sore, but I’m able to start my rehab training tomorrow. Very helpful video!

[lindamillon]

Thanks! It's important to identify the "injured" ankle in the demonstration - and if you change the identified ankle let us know so the exercises are accurately applied

[DJ_T]

I wish you provided more detail on the timeline progression of how to properly heal it.

[CEPTimeEntertain]

This man’s work saved me in 2015 got back to squatting in 4 months after have 2 plates and 13 screws put into ankle

[jrg]

The ice and heat thing never made much sense to me other than as palliative. Good to hear.

[pims]

So glad I saw this video before I sprained my ankle. Followed all the advice, now on my 3rd day after the injury, which was quit heavy as I could not even take more than a few painful steps. Now I am already walking properly and the swelling is getting less

[justapuppy]

Thank you so much. It helps me tremendously. ❤❤❤

[MistyPhantom]

As someone who has been rolling my ankles since middle school, I will say the best thing I've ever done is to just move it and "walk it off". It's sore for a day or two but definitely usable and heals a lot quicker.

[burrah]

Thanks for accepting my request. You really listens to your viewers

[lyviusvik]

I've read this concept of PEACE and LOVE:

Protect: Unload or restrict movement for 1-3 days
Elevate: the limb (above the heart), to promote fluid flow out of the tissue.
Avoid: Anti Inflammatory medication as they may impair tissue regeneration.
Compress: Taping or strapping to reduce the swelling
Educate: about active recovery, soft tissue manipulation (when, where, why), outcome and time frame.

After a few days of PEACE your muscles will need LOVE

Load: An active movement and exercise approach (with little or no pain)
Optimism: the brain plays a key role in the rehabilitation.
Vascularisation: Cardio workout to boost motivation and increase blood flow
Exercise: to reduce the risk of re-injury

[flight]

The timing of my injury and this video 🤣

[saradebbar]

Life savior❤ Iv been leading a safer and healthier life since the day I came across your channel🙏🏻🌷
Thank you very much ❤

[Apollo_Blaze]

Wow, great video!🔥 Thanks for showing this.

[SunnyBayne]

Love this so much! Can you do one on knees?

[DCONightingale]

If you’re reading this, I wish you well on your recovery from your sprain.
Sincerely,
A man who just learned his sprain is actually a fracture.

[SummitSodas]

Can you make a video on high ankle sprains? Thanks!