What is the treatment for a high ankle sprain?
Although the treatment for a high ankle sprain follows the same principles as the treatment for a regular ankle sprain, the time frame may be much longer. Partial syndesmosis ruptures are treated with immobilization in a walking cast or boot for a minimum of two weeks and longer if necessary depending on the severity of the injury. Initially, sports injury treatment using the P.R.I.C.E. principle – Protection, Rest, Icing, Compression, Elevation can be applied to a high ankle sprain. Play video for proper icing of ankle injury Total ruptures may require surgical intervention followed by cast immobilization for up to eight weeks and then partial weight bearing for an additional three to four weeks. After immobilization, traditional therapy can be started focusing initially on improving the range of motion of the ankle followed by strengthening exercises, and neuromuscular training (balance training). Be sure to take a look at the following SportsMD ankle strengthening and balance exerci
