An ankle sprain is a very common injury; more than 25,000 people sprain their ankle each day. Rosemont, Ill., Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An ankle sprain is a very common injury; more than ...

In most cases, a mild or moderate ankle sprain will get better with home remedies within two weeks. Severe ankle sprains may take up to 12 weeks to fully heal.

Posted: May 13, 2025 | Last updated: May 13, 2025 Dr. Grant Lum, MD, CCFP, Dip Sports Med, Sports Medicine Physician, discusses ankle sprains, diagnosis and common treatment options.