Whats the difference....?
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An ankle sprain is considered acute during the first 72 hours after the injury.
The word acute is used to describe how old the injury is. All ankle sprains start off as acute.
During the acute stage of an ankle sprain you should...
Rest your ankle by decreasing your normal activities. Ice your ankle for 20 minutes 4-5 times a day. Elevate your ankle if it is swollen.
Wear a protective ankle bract or sleeve if you have to be on your feet for long periods of time.
simple sprain----------bad sprain
acute ankle sprain is a minor injury and the regular ankle sprain is a moderate injury.
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