Q: Who treats sprained ankles?
A: An orthopedician is the specialist who treats sprained ankles and other ankle injuries.
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Q: What are the phases in treating ankle sprain?
A: All ankle sprains require three phases of recovery:
- Phase I — resting, protecting and reducing swelling
- Phase II — restoring flexibility, range of motion and strength of ankle
- Phase III — gradual come back to normal activity
Q: Can I return to sports after a month?
A: You may have to wait till your foot is completely healed, and also make sure that there is no pain, before returning to routine sporting activities.
Q: What are the protective devices used?
A: Orthopedic walking boots, braces, compression bandages and crutches are some of the devices that are used to help alleviate the pain and aid in walking.
