Ankle sprains aren’t just “part of the game.”
They’re the most common injury in volleyball and basketball, and what most people do in the first 24–48 hours is exactly what turns a simple sprain into a lingering, season-long problem.

In this episode, we break down what actually matters after an ankle sprain—and why the advice most athletes still hear is outdated, incomplete, or flat-out wrong. You’ll learn how to tell when an ankle really needs imaging, why resting too much can slow healing, and how to get back on the court faster without setting yourself up for reinjury.

If you’re an athlete trying to return safely, a coach making return-to-play decisions, or a parent navigating mixed advice, this episode gives you clear, practical direction instead of guesswork.

🩹 What You’ll Walk Away With

• The ankle sprain myths that quietly delay recovery
• Why the classic “RICE” approach is outdated—and what works better
• The Ottawa Ankle Rules: a simple, evidence-based way to know if an X-ray is actually necessary
• Why walking early (when done correctly) speeds healing instead of harming it
• How to use motion, heat compresses, and ice baths strategically—not randomly
• The surprising role of comfrey root in accelerating tissue repair
• Why many ankle sprains start with a muscle dysfunction, not just a torn ligament
• The critical difference between rehabbing a new sprain versus a chronic, unstable ankle

This isn’t about pushing through pain—or babying the injury.
It’s about rehabbing smarter, healing faster, and building an ankle that doesn’t keep betraying you every season.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this ankle keep getting sprained?”—this episode answers that question.

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