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Using the RICE method to treat a sprained ankle at home can help you recover faster. Proper footwear and warm-up exercises can help prevent ankle sprains. Severe sprains may need a brace or cast for ...

A mild ankle sprain usually heals in one to three weeks with proper care. Severe ankle sprains may need months of rehabilitation and could require surgery. Following a proper treatment plan helps ...