The RICE or RICER acronym, as we referred to in an earlier ankle recovery post, first aid of an injury and the process required to heal a sprained ankle.  This process consists of rest, ice, compression, elevation and repeat for the first 48 to 72 hours, thus forming an integral part of the management of an ankle injury in the initial stages. RICER is a process you should actively do in order to begin the ankle recovery process as best as you can.  In this article we will discuss the No Read more [...]

When you first roll an ankle, there is always the fear that you don’t know how severe the injury will be. Ankle recovery times can vary, however if you manage it early with the correct first aid, it can help speed up the healing process ten fold. Initially it can be difficult to put weight onto, swelling may appear instantly or there could be a feeling that you could have heard a crack or pop.  Whatever the case, there is a system you should follow to ensure no further damage occurs. A Read more [...]