Twisted or Rolled Ankle Sprain Treatment: FASTER Home Recovery Time!

Do you have a sprained ankle? Whether you twisted or rolled your ankle, this is the home ankle sprain treatment for you! This will show you how to achieve the fastest possible ankle sprain recovery time for all 3 stages of twisted and rolled sprained ankle treatment.
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM talks about the fastest way to come back from sprained ankle pain. Ankle exercises and massage are not the most beneficial treatments at the beginning. The goal is to protect the foot in a fracture boot or a sprained ankle brace. These will help you recover the fastest.
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[@orochimaru5152]

With an ankle sprain, I realised one thing, always be thankful for being able to do your daily chores on your own....

[@shrinkingviolet1431]

Very true.. I had a breakdown 1-2 days after I sprained my ankle, and being stuck on the bed the whole day..

[@xSFxVALINTLY]

Lol I was outta work but went back yesterday felt like crap cuz I heard 3 pops in ankle

[@gokuson6399]

very true. Already one month now since my ankle got sprained and everything simple before was very hard

[@gtakappo456]

@@shrinkingviolet1431I literally cried because I felt useless 🫠

[@hokzy6160]

Fax

[@tapspiller]

Life really sucks when you are having a good day and you twist your ankle, I know that now from experience.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Absolutely that is rough!

[@tapspiller]

@@DrTomBiernacki these things just are like natural selection, except instead of the weaker suffering, life just rolls a dice and decides who to make suffer.

[@sethdonahue7452]

@@tapspiller try to run it off also dont use a brace you will heal in no time

[@mjlives5428]

@@sethdonahue7452 lol

[@schnitzel_crumbs]

I was enjoying playing bball!

[@hariplays_]

Who else is watching this video with sprained ankle

[@indigoriviera]

I got up from a chair, didn’t realize my foot had fallen asleep, tripped over my foot, and fell flat on my face. And now I’m here.

[@km4089]

How's your ankle now? Just twisted mine yesterday, it's more painful today.

[@indigoriviera]

Kevin Marshall Sorry to hear that-it was more painful for me the second day too. How did you sprain it? If you haven’t already, it might be worth to get an Xray done to make sure you don’t have a hairline fracture. My ankle is much better! It was a moderate sprain so I’ve been put in a boot and can get around now without too much difficulty. It’ll take about a month and a half to heal.

[@km4089]

Pleased to hear your on the mend. I'm Getting a X Ray tomorrow, so fingers crossed nothing is broken. So easy how things can happen just slipped going down a step and rolled my ankle.

[@KJfromTheFort]

You sprained your face! 😮

[@aartigoswami781]

Same here..... still Struggling with pain nd imbalanced walk... It's been 3 months now

[@fabiomaldonado7765]

jumped up for a rebound and landed right on someone’s foot, now i’m really stuck in the house lol

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We really hope that you feel better, that is tough for sure! We really hope start to improve Just make sure to see a podiatrist or your primary care doctor in the future if your problem continues. We really, really appreciate you as a fan and than you for watching!

[@qlfnda6897]

Same lol

[@marcustl11]

That’s exactly what happened to me but it’s been 2months😂😂😂

[@JuanPablo-xp2rz]

Exact same thing just happened

[@Bradsmit]

Fabio Maldonado same!

[@_mubarak02]

Man it hurts and sucks when your an athlete recovering 😔

[@Acesahn]

I'm not an athlete but I lost a bunch of weight doing some boxing routines 30 minutes every day, alternating between speedbag, heavy bag and footwork so as not to destroy my wrists and... now I don't feel like doing anything till this damn thing heals. My moods shot.

[@eduardojordan4839]

Mane it is especially right now for me, i sprained my ankle last month 3 times in a match and then the next week 2 times and then last week I sprained it on Thursday and today I sprained it again and on Monday I got my first high school game this shit is sad 😕

[@_mubarak02]

@@eduardojordan4839 take time out bro, foget your game bro don’t play trust me ! Don’t forget sir your ankle will keep getting worse

[@eduardojordan4839]

@@_mubarak02 yea it’s not too bad, it’s actually weird because we was practicing and then I made a challenge and once I planted my foot and bended and so then I just went and sat down for like 10 minutes and then I continue to play and I was running and walking perfect and then I went walking home ( 1 hour walk ) and I wasn’t feeling no pain and then once I got home I just laid down and then like 1 hour later I get up and I felt pain and couldn’t walk

[@_mubarak02]

@@eduardojordan4839 Yh bro we are young so our bodies are practically immune to pain at first it’s our adrenaline rush it’s so high when young bro but like u said u felt pain id personally say sit this one out bro , ankles tend to be nothing at first but if sprained over and over u could eventually break it and that will mess u up forever ! But if your happy to go ahead try see a physio before ur game and get professional acceptance to play bro

[@emanuelruiz6240]

hey man! you are great and so is your vibe! im here injured at home , finding this to be the most helpful and comforting videos for a twisted ankle.

[@reggaefever1546]

Thank you for confirming what my gut feeling is that the body needs to rest and heal itself. So glad I found this before starting other exercises on previous videos I watched

[@ThatsHowThingsAre]

everyone here got hurt playing sports, my clumsy self just fell down the stairs :')

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for watching and we hope you feel better soon! We appreciate you as a fan, check with a doctor if not improving!

[@lifeintheranchito825]

Me too...fell from my rv stairs.

[@physio4home]

Some useful exercise for the Ankle strengthening: kzbin.info/aero/PLj4AKvu5kBQJQljqKcOu5jlQc4cYXecis

[@Dreamskater100]

Same!

[@navaneethjayakumar849]

Amber > tfw ur doc ask you to powerwalk to help with Sleep apnea, you sprain your ankle the first day.

[@yoloteh1585]

Omg, you are a god sent. Your instructions are so clear and your pronunciation is🤯😂😂 Awesome video.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks that is very appreciated!

[@Julian-ub5qf]

God* there’s only one God :)❤️

[@byronmachuca1431]

Thank you doc. Love to all my sprain ankle buddies out there. Happy new year!

[@cassymaden5440]

Barely into this video a minute and it already explained and broke down everything that I needed to know.

[@DarlingDaisy765]

With Covid-19, I’d like to avoid going to an urgent care, so I’ve been looking for something to help me self-diagnose all day. This is the only truly helpful video I’ve watched. I appreciate this, doc! Thank you!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow thanks for the great compliment, we really appreciate you watching and hope you feel better soon!

[@reneeb878]

I'm in the same position! By far the most informative and accessible video i'be come across. Thank you!!

[@hannahjones8992]

@@DrTomBiernacki I'm in similar boat, won't visit Dr because of the dreaded bug, but wouldn't be in a rush to anyway. Thanks for clear explanation🙏💖💖💖

[@shimes424]

I work as a grocery store meat cutter, so I had to get a doc note for a day; she gave me a week. FML

[@analwipe]

hey is your ankle all good now?

[@superskateboardingentertai9228]

Anybody here because of skating?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Big hockey fan and player, so definitely can happen from skating!

[@hyper4013]

kado bedoer yup me. I tried to ollie and my foot slipped of my board and I landed straight on it's side

[@nick8418]

Big tip here.. happend to my while doing flatground tricks too.. you have to go faster when practicing flatground tricks. Because when you fail you will fall and roll the energy out. If you are to slow all the gravity will go on your feets causing you to roll you ancle. Rather fall and roll out then twist you ancle.

[@hyper4013]

@@nick8418 appreciate the tip thanks...

[@superskateboardingentertai9228]

How is it going? Its been two weeks since the injury. Gonna have the cast removed on 30th of september. There's been a very small change but still cannot really step on my right foot.

[@shubhamawasthi129]

Hey bud, this is most genuine video I found about ankle sprain on the internet... absolute facts and truths... keep up the good work... best wishes..!!!

[@jordanstevenson1093]

Best video I've watched for my twisted ankle.

[@lewislads5]

You’re awesome man. Thanks for all the “to the point, no junk” information. SOLID!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

I appreciate that!

[@michals79]

There is actually a lot of misinformation in this video. You can actually cure ankle in couple days. Definitely not using braces.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

To be clear: if you have an injury go see a doctor! This is not meant to replace the advice of your doctor! If you twisted your ankle up and out, you night have a high ankle sprain! Check out our "high ankle" sprain treatment guide! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4PNnYKNi9uZpJo

[@nyle123nyle]

I’m screwed. I work next 3 days . And my job is just straight running around

[@David-mo3cy]

@ThatOne Facts I wanna know lol

[@maddoxma0]

thank you for letting me know it’s not as bad as i thought because i’ve sprained my right ankle twice and now my left 😂 this helps alot and gives me relief

[@reuben6138]

SAME

[@S43LE]

Same

[@MR-lu8bz]

SAMEE

[@anwarfatrassi]

How are you now, have you been treated?

[@afnaanalamgir]

Who's here from Baksetball, I probably have like Stage 2 or the high end of stage 1

[@ritvikvaishnav3472]

Lmao same Bball is evil :D

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Hope you feel better!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We all miss it now! ☹️

[@HighSpeedChase]

Me lol

[@ritvikvaishnav3472]

@@HighSpeedChase Lol how tf did you manage to twist your ankly during quarantine lmao

[@bradleymvranish5840]

This is the most straight forward and precise information Doc. Thank you🙏🏻 leaving a like and sub!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks, hope you feel better!

[@RudyWarman]

Best video on this topic I've seen since hurting my ankle..

[@moogman5]

Excellent, concise, and straight to the point...Thanks Doc!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for the great response Jesus, we hope you are feeling better! If possible, we would appreciate a quick & easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@assingh4325]

I watched lots of videos on it but no one gives perfect answer But your videos better than others

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Awesome thanks for the positive feedback! 😁

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@thecreater2243]

Grade 1, I think

[@mayramormx]

Michigan Foot Doctors 3

[@TheSensibleShooter]

I got hypertension...i cant take ib profen

[@sootyandteddy]

I'm unfortunately a grade 3. I fell at a high speed down a steep hill and my body weight fell on it mutipul times during the fall. My foot even three weeks on is severely swollen and the bruises are the same as to this video, if not more. I feel its all 3 parts of the ankle but mostly the middle and top bit. The hospital xrayed it on the day I had the accident and said it wasn't broken but felt like it at the time. I have crutches and icing it but they didn't splint or put it in a boot or anything. It's hard during lockdown too I can't go anywhere. Very educational video though I was like wow your describing what happened to my foot and the way I can't bend it.

[@samuelodii]

Thanks a lot Doctor, you just saved my left Leg Ankle and ligament. While playing football, I flew so high to catch a football at the air and landed with my left foot imbalance and twisted. It hurts so bad 😭😭

[@LILRESHW]

I seen like 8 to 10 videos on this topic and this video was the best one out there by far! Told me EVERYTHING I needed to know.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, we appreciate the kind words and your watching. If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thank you for being such a great fan, and we appreciate you watching!

[@trevornkuna8391]

Thanks, makes a whole lot of sense. Exactly how my doctor instructed me...

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Great, we are happy you have a great doctor and hope you are feeling better!

[@deitherjegstumapon4702]

Doc? I heard a pop when my ankle twisted, and now it so painful when I walk

[@DrTomBiernacki]

So general advice not specific to you, if you hear a pop that can tend to mean an injury to the ligament. But at the same time it can just be clicking of your subtalar joint which may not be much. Be safe and get evaluated, especially if there is associated pain and swelling, hope you feel better!

[@MoneyyMike]

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[@CikMJ]

@@DrTomBiernacki What do you do if there is an injury to the ligament?

[@lorenzogonzales7220]

CikMJ It depends how bad it is. A grade 1 ankle sprain is just a stretch to the ligament and you should still be able to walk with very little pain. It should heal pretty fast. If it’s a grade 2 ankle sprain (partially torn ligaments) then you could be out of sports for 8 weeks, have trouble walking and in more pain. If it’s a grade 3 (full tear to the ligaments) then you could be out of sports for 3 months and you aren’t able to walk at all. Visit a doctor if you are unable to walk or are having trouble to walk as your ligaments could be torn. Also use the RICE method as well. Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate. The RICE method can help reduce swelling but it won’t heal it. Hope this helps!

[@baleinebleue47]

@@DrTomBiernacki i think i have problem. I did that to my foot on the side about 3-4 months ago, and my ankle cracks when i roll two times (when it's turned down and upper right, it also sometimes pain a bit when it's turned upper right). It don't pain when i walk or run. What should i do?

[@gthack6901]

Across every video I've seen with this topic on YT, this by far has been the absolute best

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We appreciate you watching and contributing GT Hack! If possible, we would appreciate a quick rating (hopefully good), and it makes a HUGE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review We are working hard every day to make better and more meaningful content! This is what keeps us going for sure.

[@fishpaleryder393]

Thanks for the video, I rolled my ankle so badly at the gym this morning and watching this video puts me in further pain! Quite information of course, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@Batchak1]

Ahh, so glad I found this channel! Got a grade 3 last month and was being told to start stretching and exercising it, but I'll get the brace ASAP, thanks doc!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for the kind words, be safe and feel better!

[@carriemartin9830]

Same for me. Grade 3 & be sure to massage it. Not now! Great info in video.

[@m4teoff384]

@@carriemartin9830 hey i think ive got a grade 3 as well as its been a month and i still cant put weight in it.What about u

[@aradhnakataria7704]

@@m4teoff384 are you able to bear weight now?

[@m4teoff384]

@@aradhnakataria7704 im able to walk without sticks now but i cant walk normally i just put a little weight.What about u

[@NaultyByNature]

I just rolled my ankle yesterday! Thanks for the advice, all sounds good, especially the resting part ;-)

[@mogonath]

Thank you. Just what i need to hear

[@sandragilmore7716]

Thank you. Your the first one to keeping it real!!!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for the great response! We are trying haha If possible, we would appreciate a quick & easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Think of a sprained ankle as two phases: 1) Initially control the inflammation and pain, 2) You have to keep it protected to let the ankle heal. A really important thing to remember is just because stuff makes it feel better, it does not mean the ankle is healed! If you have a high ankle sprain, watch this guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4PNnYKNi9uZpJo

[@MrTROPA22]

Does a chiropractor help about a grade 3 sprained I feel like my ankle needs to a line.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Sure, everyone can contribute and help!

[@hamoudalnasser]

Should you just buy a brace over the counter or should you try to have it fitted? The laced ones look hard core. Some tell me they are super tight.

[@WouldbeRenaissanceLady6926]

In agony with a Grade III, never seen so much bruising in my life!😱

[@1964peacechild]

I slipped and fell down the stairs and seriously landed wrong. My ankle made a loud pop I instantly felt nauseous and knew I better not put any weight on it. Thanks to your video's 7 weeks later I am up and walking around almost normal. It lets me know when to sit back down a wait for the next day to start again. Each day after doing what I call your physical therapy suggestions I am able to accomplish more and more. Grateful for all your video's, Thank You Much Respect!

[@janitamikekline6460]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have the same experience. I fell from the stairs and my step got wrong and my second toe the longer one on the right foot has chip fracture my foot has been casted for 5 weeks and just removed 3 hours ago. Now i have still the pain because in 5 weeks my foot had no mobilization. I dont know when this foot totally be used because i cant walk with two feet. I hop like a bird with a walker.

[@ammaranawaz489]

I don't know I'm confused..icing or hot water soak?

[@bicho.mezquino]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@roselucht4583]

Thank you excellent wisdom.

[@jordannolan1442]

Thank you man, I’ve felt this pain in my ankle for the past couple of days and this video really helped, was playing football and I planted my foot to turn and it happened so thank you

[@roshangavit6869]

My brother yesterday get ankle sprain , I been through dozen's of video's and now I found the most useful one.... Thank you so much Michigan Foot Doctors

[@anwarfatrassi]

How is your brother is healed

[@roshangavit6869]

Since 3 years 😂

[@anwarfatrassi]

@@roshangavit6869 Did you do physical therapy

[@anwarfatrassi]

@@roshangavit6869 Did you do physical therapy

[@harpreetsinghgill3576]

Thanks Doctor

[@aditichakrabarty977]

Thank you doctor 🙏💕

[@Charlize-bf4pe]

It was raining really heavily in my city and I fell a total of 3 times since the roads were insanely slippery. The third time I fell, my ankle had enough and sprained. Found it difficult to stand up but this video is just what I needed. Thank you so much Doc.

[@kingazhar001]

i sprained my ankle while wresling with a friend. not great and took a second to happen. took me out of gym for a week and counting

[@yenapluto753]

damn.. i wouldve just sat there n cried. 3 TIMES???? youre a strong person

[@samitvanhue]

How are you now ?

[@hectorortiz2220]

Incredible Dr. I love how he draws all over himself so we can all learn and enjoy his videos. Such a great guy.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You're a great guy too Hector!

[@saurabhpawar5226]

Thank you 😊 for this kind of videos ♥️

[@jasonwalters-girout6313]

Thank you for this information

[@netx421]

I want to update my initial reaction to this video. I found it informative and concise, even when currently dealing with a swelling ankle. Thank you doctor.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@DrTomBiernacki]

We've got more detailed intros for you!

[@GodSaveTheClothes]

This was great! I have a grade 3 and I’ve been off of it for 2 solid weeks. Doing the RICE treatment. I do have a boot so I’ll be trying to use that soon!

[@yanmercy8195]

The right message on the right time. I just sprained my ankle and heard pop then swollen. Thanks for the detailed information it gives me relief.

[@lazydrie4711]

Thank you, Thank you

[@saswatsenapati7870]

What I liked is... You tried to answer almost all queries.🔥

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks, hope it helped!

[@MoneyyMike]

saswat senapati look at my channel

[@kellynewman7429]

Wish I'd found this about 8 weeks ago! Simple but great info.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for being such as great fan! we really really appreciate you watching and giving us such great feedback. We are working hard every day to make better and more meaningful content! This is what keeps us going for sure.

[@larakuno4299]

very thanful Doc. thank you for your help👍

[@markanthonymuya6258]

Thank you!

[@Wakawaka888]

Hi doc! Thank you for your video, I was considering KT tape but I’m already 2 months into the left foot sprain but I’m still feeling some pain, I feel like I’ve been pretty bad at recovering as I try to remain active and hope it’d go away, I always sprain this foot but this time was the most severe and I felt a tear. Im still giving it a chance to since its 70% better but pain comes and goes. Im going to try and ankle brace. Would ice help at this point 2 months after? I’ve been using tiger balm everyday and seems to help a little I still see some bruising left over, I’ll give another week before I see a dr. I must not carry weights or stand up at the gym I might be hurting myself a lot

[@alexisgoldin9154]

Any updates? Did everything heal or did you seek medical attention?

[@Trix3Mix4]

This was so helpful! I guess I got a stage 3 afterall😪. I fell in a small hole so stepped down and then rolled my ankle, it was swollen and bruised (but not as much as the picture). I stayed off of it and elevated/let it rest but I’ll look into the boot to help. Ive been having a lot of swelling in the back ligament so I hope this helps. I’ll just really take it easy. Thank you!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Sounds like a pretty tough sprain, hope you start feeling better soon!

[@mv8834]

Good video. Thank you.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow thank you so much for you amazing feedback and help growing our channel. Great fans like you are really what keeps us working hard and motivated to make better videos! If possible we would really appreciated a review from a great fan like you! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@shreyanshbajpai2626]

Thank you sir, it really helped me alot

[@bradylorrr2410]

I kept reading articles of ankle sprains and my ankle sprains feels lose and feels weird when I put it down. There was no bruising but big swelling. I felt relief after this. I was also told that grade 3 takes 3 months of more to heal and I really though I had a grade three because I have basketball camp 😭

[@Jake-xn9xk]

Thanks for the informative video! Really put my mind at ease. I recently rolled my foot playing football and heard a loud snap. Almost Instantly the pain started to kick in to the point where I couldn’t put much weight on it without pain. The next day was far better and I could limp around pretty pain free as long as I didn’t press too hard. Day 3 was even better, I could almost walk normally with minimal pain. Do you reckon this falls under the stage 1 sprain ?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Glad you are starting to feel better!

[@Jake-xn9xk]

@@DrTomBiernacki given what i just said, would you expect this to be a type 1 sprain? of course you couldn't comment accurately from behind a computer screen but i would just like a good idea of what to expect.

[@BOMERdeath123]

@@Jake-xn9xk Rescue Medic here (and one year too late). The snap very much sounds like Grade 2 or 3. The first is a overstretched Ligament with minor tearing that wont cause any snapping sounds that will be heard without a stethoscope. Type 2 and 3 are major to full tears that will cause ligament injuries to be recognizable by sound.

[@Arkenva]

@@BOMERdeath123 How do you listen for that? We have a stethoscope here. I heard a crack for sure the moment I injured it, I freaked out that I broke my foot, but there is no bruising. I could not put any weight on it the first day, and I was scared to at all the next day (wanted to give time to heal just in case). There is definite swelling plus pain/tenderness when I brush my fingers just lightly over the ATFL area. Tomorrow I want to try and really gradually add a little weight/practice a little and literally only once or twice every few hours. I’m definitely scared of re-injuring.

[@BOMERdeath123]

@@Arkenva No Stethoscope needed. It's a audible Snap/Crack Sound. You very much likely have a Second to Third degree Sprain, especially the weight issue confirms that. Don't use your leg for at least a week. Keep it elevated above the heart, use Diclofenac, compression bandages and cooling.

[@petecastelioni9026]

Great advice, thanks Doc!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@kumarpoorna]

Thanks Doc for this clear info !!

[@spencerfitchett2699]

I broke my ankle yesterday so this doesn’t really help me

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch that's rough, hopefully you get some better news about how it is healing

[@DrTomBiernacki]

hope your broken ankle feels better!

[@AhmedKhan-dq4ku]

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[@k1r3ten72]

Same but it happened Friday 29th I was running across the road I almost got ran overd i almost fell in the snow and my foot went bent back ouch

[@jaliciasmithener4227]

Dealing with a grade 3. Thanks for the solid straight to the point info

[@justinchoi1161]

How long did it take for you to heal? I'm with grade 3 ankle sprain and it's been 9 weeks, but still not fully healed.

[@xDkSpantegon]

@@justinchoi1161 did your ankle heal already? How long did it take?

[@abderrahimamazire4340]

Thanks

[@jluksenberg]

thank you so much for your advice

[@coachb3671]

First softball game of the year, first game back in three years after dislocating my shoulder. Fields were fairly damp from the days before rain, rope a single to left, as I’m abt to round first and twist my ankle in a divot. Two weeks later I’m still feeling this, hope it works. 😭

[@stanlengwe9642]

I have had grade 1 strain on my ATFL for about 2 weeks! i say grade 1 cause i am able to walk without much difficulty but when i touch or feel the spot i can still feel the slight pain

[@punjabi-ae-zubane9708]

Same here sir....can you please tell me how much time it took for that slight pain to recover?

[@guadalupetabares9712]

I would love to know if you recovered without complications and how long it may have taken you

[@abhinavjain4518]

It just really help me

[@cheliae8560]

This waa invaluable advice! Thank you!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@captureworks4342]

Hi Doc, Ive sprained my ankle about 3 weeks ago now. Im able to walk/run and move my ankle now but there is still minor swelling around the ankle and can't quite see the bones yet. I really miss playing basketball do you think it is good to mobilize it and run even though there is still a little bit of swelling?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We would love to be able to give you a more specific answer, but unfortunately we cannot do so. These are very complex medical problems that do require specific evaluation in both physical and imaging modalities. Please see a podiatrist near you for further evaluation. We really do appreciate you as a fan and we hope to bring you more detailed videos that help more in the future!

[@jalton9416]

I felt better after watching this video.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We hope you feel better!

[@beatiger9361]

Will do your suggestions. Thank you☀️

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@Alcatraz19940]

Such a nice explanation... Thank you

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@biwasshrestha3016]

I’m here because my dumba** jumped on the soccer ball by accident

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch! 🤕

[@jaguar9872]

Me too, such is life.

[@jashinperdomo8130]

Same lol

[@shubhamkhosla6847]

I'm also suffering from this same reason

[@Swaydee]

same

[@Lee-ss5nv]

Question: How do you feel about the method that a lot of top athletes use if they arent getting surgery which is to safely utilize the ankles mobility as soon as possible after injury. This usually includes very light resistance as long as no pain is felt

[@007nadineL]

Ikr This vid should be deleted

[@Koozwad]

You mean like walking? I have heard that if possible, one should use proper walking technique after a sprain as soon as possible, also so it heals properly.

[@vitaminb4869]

If you feel no pain, then why would you not get mobile?!? It means it already healed up enough that you can start using your ankle again.

[@simondhar7776]

Thank you.... Appreciate....

[@lauraduffy9055]

Thank you so much! Its not what I really wanted to hear, but I know you are right. Thank you again.

[@bruh-cz5tu]

I was watching this in my bed and I think my ankle just helped itself

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for watching our video! We're sorry to hear about your problem and we really hope you feel better soon! Just remember to see your podiatrist in person if you are not feeling better in the future! Thanks for being a fan!

[@Zeeeener]

I landed weirdly on my ankle during a basketball game about 5-6 weeks ago. My ROM still isn’t great but for the most part, other than bending my foot inward, I have little to no pain while walking and doing light exercise. Do you think bracing up for a couple weeks will help to fully heal up my ankle?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We really appreciate that you came to us for help, and believe us we would really love to help, but unfortunately there are rules preventing an answer. For a problem this complex and with so many variables, you really would benefit most from seeing a podiatrist in person. A problem of this nature really does require a proper history and physical. By getting non-specific advice online, it really can make your problem worse. Thank you so much for being a fan and we hope to make better and more educational videos in the future!

[@mysticschoolofhealth]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@syrenspa7825]

Awesome info. Thank uuuuu

[@Grant079]

I rolled it the opppsite way, ankle out rather than rolling in as shown in the start of the video. Pain around the the inside of the foot at the ankle rather than outside.

[@karamahfc5651]

I have a grade 2 ankle sprain, it became way worse cause I didn't stop my exercises 😣, hope everyone feels better 🙏

[@irapepin5591]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@chismooly7187]

great advice

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@PigeonMan5000]

I recently rolled my ankle (last Saturday) while hiking. It's something that I re-injured, but this time was different. I ended up hiking back out to my truck with minimal pain. My ankle was swollen and bruised (a little tender) and I could bear weight on it without sharp pains. My ankle felt stable, had good range of motion in every direction. There is some pain when doing calf stretches, but it's not intolerable. I have been doing PRICE since the incident. I'm reluctant to go in because last time this happened and was recovering, my PCM didn't seem to be worried as long as I was progressing and not in pain. So, It's weird that it looked worse than how it feels. Again, I can stand on the injured foot and balance fine, I can do calf raises fine and rotate my ankle up/down, left/right. Last time this happened a few months ago, it felt worse and I was less stable...any thoughts? Oh, I played softball on it 4 days later and felt fine (used ASO brace for stability/protection).

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We find chronic and continuing pain is usually not the ligament that was injured, but stiffness through the ankle and Achilles tendon from compensating (pronating). There is many thing it can be, but at the same time soreness can take a few months to go away completely! If worried get some professional assistance!

[@Kenziris]

I sprained it dancing really hope it heals because I have competitions coming up!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch, that is tough for sure! We really hope you feel better. Just make sure to see a podiatrist in the future if your problem continues. We really, really appreciate you as a fan and than you for watching!

[@Kenziris]

@@DrTomBiernacki thank you for the advice, sure will😊

[@shawnfisher9976]

This is great! Thank you so much!

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[@abhinavjain4518]

Thanks 🙂🙂

[@pccalloway]

Can you give some pointers on rehab of the 1, 2, and 3 stages of sprained ankles. What is a good way to strengthen sprained ankles? Thanks

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We will have a new video coming out this weekend talking specifically about that, it should help you a lot!

[@kentuckyfan0619]

Hello doc, so about everyday i go outside i play basketball in my backyard, And also everyday i end up rolling my ankle ( im very clumsy ). But today when i rolled it, it was different. I heard a pop when i landed, and went straight to the ground. Unlike the other ones i was there for a good 1-2 minutes. When i walk now it hurts severely on my ankle, and right below it it is very swollen. Should i go to the doctor or is it fine ?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We would love to help you with your foot and ankle problem, but a complex problem like this really does require in depth evaluation and imaging to make a proper diagnosis. We wish we could do more for you! We would be doing you a disservice with general advice for such an important issue. Your podiatrist or primary care doctor can likely help much more than we can in this instance. Thank you for watching and being a fan! We are working every day to help people with better education and information.

[@jakefiness3603]

Thank you so much

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@ceciliapena3294]

Thank you !!!

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[@ollieholliman4783]

I rolled my ankle 4 months ago. Rested it for 10 weeks with physiotherapy I was back to sport. First game back to football I rolled it again and it’s forever felt weak. What course of action or stage would you recommend I start at? I can walk fine on the ankle but it just feels very weak, and MRI scan confirmed the sprain. Cheers

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch ya that is tough, unfortunately the answer is always to get it evaluated and imaged by a specialist to know if anything is going on. It's hard to say without doing these things. We really hope you feel better soon!

[@floydharris4736]

I did a hyper extended toe touch at cheer practice in high school and landed right on my left ankle and it bent sideways and I heard a pop. Couldn’t walk for the rest for the rest of the day. I healed maybe after 2 months. Worst injury ever 😂(out of all my other ones). I had to walk to the bus and around school the day after the Injury happened . You could imagine the pain I was going through. But I’m fine now! It was years ago haha😂.

[@fattylovehandles8819]

great video DOC !!!! thank you

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[@swimmaniaswimschool489]

Great videos