Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a ...

While sprained ankles need time away from workouts to heal, strengthening the muscles around the ankle can help them recover and prevent further sprains. For minor or moderate sprains, most people can ...

What’s an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is what happens when you twist, roll, or turn your ankle in a way that stretches or tears the ligaments. These are strong bands of tissue that connect bones and ...

From minor twists to more severe sprains, ankle injuries can vary in intensity and knowing what to do next is crucial. Learn how to identify a sprained ankle, effective beneficial home remedies, and ...

For a mild ankle sprain, apply an ice pack to the area every few hours. Wear a compression bandage to reduce swelling and immobilize the ankle. Rest for a few days, then start doing some light ...

After spraining his right ankle in Thursday’s game, Knicks guard Josh Hart didn’t travel with the team on a three-game road ...

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

What led Novak Djokovic to retire mid-match during the Australian Open semifinal, drawing unexpected boos from the crowd? The 24-time Grand Slam champion, sidelined by a severe hamstring injury, later ...

A sprained finger occurs when the ligaments that connect and support the bones and joints of the finger are damaged. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and a finger that is difficult to move. For ...

What Causes a Sprained Wrist? A sprained wrist is a common injury for athletes and nonathletes alike. All it takes is a momentary loss of balance. If you slip, you instinctively use your hand to break ...

CHICAGO -- Turns out, Sammy Sosa's injury is nothing to sneeze at. The Chicago Cubs' star has a sprained ligament in his lower back and is probably headed to the disabled list. Sosa missed Sunday's ...

DALLAS -- Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving missed Wednesday night's 132-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained right thumb. Irving, who was downgraded from questionable to being ruled out ...