Bret Mundt

How Long Should It Take To Rehab A Sprained Ankle?

It depends on the serverity of the sprain, but a level 1 or mild level 2 sprain should reasonably be rehabbed in a maximum of 2-3 weeks. It all depends on how fast you heal. Years ago, when an athlete would tear his ACL it was a career ending injury. Then surgeons started repairing ACL damage through surgery. The injury was no long career ending, but just delayed the career 12-18 months. Now, with the... (posted by Bret Mundt 5 years 314 days ago.)

If You Want To Rehab Your Ankle Fast You Must Get the Swelling Down First

Swelling after an injury is your body's way to prevent further injury until your ankle can heal. The swelling helps to immobilize the joint but it also prevents you from starting rehabilitation. If you've ever had a significant injury that eventually required surgery you know that swelling around a joint can and often does delay restorative... (posted by Bret Mundt 5 years 346 days ago.)

The Biggest Key to Rehabbing an Ankle Sprain Fast

The Biggest Key to Rehabbing a Sprained Ankle or a Twisted Ankle Fast There is normally only one thing that keeps an athlete from starting rehab and it is...swelling at the ankle joint. So in order to start rehab right away (after the doctor has confirmed that you do not have any structural damage such as torn ligaments or broken bones) you must get the swelling down. Most doctors push the RICE program -... (posted by Bret Mundt 6 years 1 day ago.)