ankle sprain

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

an injury involving stretched or torn ligaments in the ankle

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  • A common sports injury is an ankle sprain.
  • I got a severe ankle sprain while playing basketball last week.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with a grade two ankle sprain.
  • Recovering from an ankle sprain can take several weeks of rest and physiotherapy.
  • Proper warm-ups can help prevent a painful ankle sprain.
  • Swelling and bruising are typical signs of an ankle sprain.
  • How do you treat a minor ankle sprain at home?
  • If you don't rest, you risk making the ankle sprain worse.
  • Despite the ankle sprain, the athlete was determined to compete in the finals.
  • Dealing with a recurring ankle sprain is frustrating for any athlete.