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How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?

I sprained my ankle. How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?

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If you sprained the ankle depending on the stage of the sprain. It can take 1-2 weeks or 2-4 weeks or 6 weeks but can start exercises with resistant bands and range of motion and use red light therapy
It all depends on the severity of the sprain. Some can heal in a few weeks others may take up to 6-8weeks. If you are still having pain and/or swelling that last longer than 2 weeks, I would recommend seeing your local podiatrist
Sprained ankles take different times to heal. Depending on the severity of the sprain. The more severe/more damage to the soft tissue the longer it will take to heal.
Depends on the severity but about 3-4 weeks
It depends how badly it was injured.It could be 10 days to 3 months
It can range from a few weeks to a few months, depending on how many ligaments are damaged. An MRI is the best way to determine how many ligaments were torn and how much rest is indicated.
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There are different types of ankle sprains.
Some can take up to 6-8 weeks of non-weightbearing. . Others can be treated with bracing and PT.
Depending on the severity of the ankle sprain, it will typically take from 3-8 weeks to recover.