Sprains & Strains

Also known as Twisted Ankle, Pulled Muscle, Soft Tissue Injury

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament (commonly the ankle) and a strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon, both usually from a sudden twist, overstretch, or overload during activity. Mild-to-moderate sprains and strains typically improve within 1–2 weeks with the right early management — current sports-medicine guidance has moved away from the older "RICE" (rest-ice-compression-elevation) protocol toward "PEACE & LOVE," which advises against routine icing and anti-inflammatories in favor of protected movement and gradual loading. Inability to bear weight, significant deformity, or numbness point to a more serious injury needing medical imaging, not home care.

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