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Sprained Ankle – Rest without Rehab is Dangerous

I know what you're thinking... I'm crazy. Hold on before you make that judgment, because I promise I can change your mind. First of all, I do not mean that sprained ankle rest is something you should't do. You should! What I am against and what the research has [...]

Ankle Pain

Did you know that even after 1 year post injury, up to one third of people still experience sprained ankle pain? To me, that is a shockingly high figure. And, if you factor in that over twenty five thousand people experience a sprained ankle every day, that means that [...]

Knee Pain and Ankle Braces

Knee pain and ankle braces? Am I totally crazy? Well, what is the function of an ankle brace? Isn't it to try and immobilize the ankle joint? Anyone who needs an ankle brace either has a recently sprained ankle or an old [...]

The Danger of Ankle Braces

Ankle braces are one of the most common pieces of equipment you see someone use with a sprained or weak ankle. I would also include wraps and ankle tape in this category. Okay, so you have a sprained ankle. But, does that [...]

Should you Rest and Ice a Sprained Ankle?

Do not ice a sprained ankle. “Ice and complete rest may delay healing instead of helping.”  Gabe Mirkin, M.D., Creator of R.I.C.E. (rest, ice compression, elevation) Everyone knows about R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). In a nut shell, R.I.C.E. [...]

Sprained Ankle Types

Before you begin healing, it's important to know the different kinds of sprained ankle types and grades. But, don't worry, there are only 3 main variations of each and you should have a pretty good idea which is which... Inversion Sprain >> This is the one almost everyone gets... [...]

A Sprained Ankle

Check out this stat: a sprained ankle happens over 25,000 times a day. That's over 9 million sprained ankles every year. Obviously, a lot of people get them through sports and activities, and it is actually the #1 most common sports related injury. But, what's also interesting is how [...]

Ankle Rehab

Ankle Rehab: The Essential Guide to Faster Recovery and Long-Term Stability Every year, millions of individuals worldwide experience ankle injuries, from simple sprains to complex fractures. The journey to recovery starts with understanding the importance of effective ankle rehab. Prioritizing proper rehabilitation techniques not only ensures quicker healing but [...]

Ankle Pain

Did you know that even after 1 year post injury, up to one third of people still experience sprained ankle pain? To me, that is a shockingly high figure. And, if you factor in [...]

Knee Pain and Ankle Braces

Knee pain and ankle braces? Am I totally crazy? Well, what is the function of an ankle brace? Isn't it to try and immobilize the ankle joint? [...]

The Danger of Ankle Braces

Ankle braces are one of the most common pieces of equipment you see someone use with a sprained or weak ankle. I would also include wraps and [...]

Sprained Ankle Types

Before you begin healing, it's important to know the different kinds of sprained ankle types and grades. But, don't worry, there are only 3 main variations of each and you should have a pretty [...]

A Sprained Ankle

Check out this stat: a sprained ankle happens over 25,000 times a day. That's over 9 million sprained ankles every year. Obviously, a lot of people get them through sports and activities, and it [...]

Ankle Rehab

Ankle Rehab: The Essential Guide to Faster Recovery and Long-Term Stability Every year, millions of individuals worldwide experience ankle injuries, from simple sprains to complex fractures. The journey to recovery starts with understanding the [...]