How to Heal a Sprained Ankle (5-min at-home exercises)

PDF pose chart here: Have you sprained your ankle? Do you have pain and bruising on the outer edges of your foot? The traditional . recommendation–rest, ice, compress, and elevate–is aimed at symptom relief, not healing. Worse still, this seemingly good advice can, in some cases, slow down the healing process. If you’re looking for ways to heal your ankle as quickly and as strongly as possible, this video is for you. Ankle sprains are graded with a one to three ranking, with a grade one sprain creating mild pain and reduced activity, and a grade three sprain indicated by an inability to walk without limping, lots of swelling, and visible bruising. The more severe the injury, the longer and more carefully you need to heal. There are three main phases to healing. Phase one is the first five to seven days and involves inflammation and your body mounting its healing responses. During this period you should stay off your foot and do your