FCIC: Questions & Answers about Sprains and StrainsWhere Can People
Find More Information About Sprains and Strains?
.... strain depend on the severity of the injury and individual rates of
healing.
... With a severe
sprain, it can take
up to 8 to 12 months to return to full activities.
... Your Orthopaedic Connection: Sprained AnkleFind an Orthopaedist. The YOC search is unavailable
.... Most ankle sprains need only a period of protection to
heal.
... Warm-
up before doing exercises and vigorous activities; Pay attention to walking, running or working surfaces
... & about . . .You can also
find this booklet on the NIAMS Web site at www.niams.nih.gov/hi/ topics/strain_sprain/ strain_sprain.htm.
..... the injury and individual rates of
healing. For example, a mild ankle
sprain may require
up to 3 to 6 weeks of
...