Sprains
A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of tissue connecting bones at a joint.
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A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of tissue connecting bones at a joint. Ankle sprains are the most common, followed by wrist and knee sprains. Sprains range from Grade I (minor stretch) to Grade III (complete ligament tear). Proper rehabilitation is essential to restore stability and prevent chronic instability.
What it feels like
Sudden pain at the joint following a twist, fall, or impact
Swelling and bruising around the affected joint
Tenderness directly on the ligament
Reduced range of motion
Instability or feeling that the joint might give way
When to get help
See a doctor or present to emergency for a suspected sprain with significant inability to bear weight, obvious deformity, or severe instability — fractures are common alongside severe sprains and require imaging. Ottawa Ankle Rules help clinicians decide when X-ray is needed.
What it feels like
Sudden pain at the joint following a twist, fall, or impact
Swelling and bruising around the affected joint
Tenderness directly on the ligament
Reduced range of motion
Instability or feeling that the joint might give way
When to get help
See a doctor or present to emergency for a suspected sprain with significant inability to bear weight, obvious deformity, or severe instability — fractures are common alongside severe sprains and require imaging. Ottawa Ankle Rules help clinicians decide when X-ray is needed.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
POLICE Protocol (Optimal Loading)
Lifestyle · Strong
Compression Bandaging
Therapy · Moderate
Ankle Bracing
Therapy · Strong
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Therapy · Very strong
Ice Therapy (Cryotherapy)
Lifestyle · Moderate
NSAIDs
Pharma · Moderate
Turmeric / Curcumin
Natural · Limited
Elevation
Lifestyle · Limited
Proprioceptive / Balance Training
Lifestyle · Very strong
Taping (Rigid and Kinesio)
Therapy · Moderate
POLICE Protocol (Optimal Loading)
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Compression Bandaging
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Moderate
Community
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Ankle Bracing
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Strong
Community
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Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Research
Very strong
Community
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Ice Therapy (Cryotherapy)
Research
Moderate
Community
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NSAIDs
Research
Moderate
Community
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Turmeric / Curcumin
Research
Limited
Community
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Elevation
Research
Limited
Community
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Proprioceptive / Balance Training
Research
Very strong
Community
No ratings yet
Taping (Rigid and Kinesio)
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.