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Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast

Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.

Ankle sprains are common injuries, particularly among people who play sports.

A sprained ankle is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle. Mild sprains may involve overstretching and irritating the ligaments, while severe sprains can cause the ligaments to tear completely.

This article explores what to do after spraining an ankle. It also describes first aid and long-term methods of supporting recovery.

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