Well, In general, it will take a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks and up to 6 months for an ankle sprain to heal.
Mister Roberts, It seams like you have sprained your ankle while playing. I suggest you take a brake from soccer and rest .
Oh no! Doctor Alex how many weeks do you think is the estimated time for my injurie to heal? we have a game in 2 months!
To protect the area to further damage, you can use crutches properly instead of walking on the sprained ankle
Well, because we will use the P.R.I.C.E Method it will speed up the recovery of your ankle.
PRICE mean P-protect, R-rest, I-ice, C-compress, and E-elevate.
What!? That is way too long! I need to practice for our upcoming game! Is there any way to speed up my recovery?
Well, to compress you can use an ankle wrap so that the swelling decrease while keeping the joint stable during recovery.
You can use ice compress because it can help neutralize the initial pain of the injury.
Ok, what else can I do?
Well, after that, just as I said you need to rest. Stay away from any physical activities within the first few days of your sprain.
Sure, now were was I? Oh yes, elevating the injured foot so that it is above or at the level of your heart helps reduce swelling. To do that you can simply prop your foot with a few pillows.
Doc, I don't have a ankle wrap and crutches at home.
Oh ok. Please just add them to the bill.
Well, we have some here. You can directly buy those crutches and ankle wraps her and we can just add them to your bill
Now that that is handled. Here is the list of medication you have to take while recovering.
Oh, nurse Abby will help you with that.
Thank you doctor. Now that it was handled can we now talk about the bill?
Miss, can you tell me how much the crutches and the ankle wrap is? And tell me how much the checkup is too.
Oh, thank you! Can I pay now? I will pay in cash please.
Sir, the checkup the doctor has given is ₱500.00
And the ankle wrap is worth ₱240.00 while the crutches are worth ₱679.00 a pair. In total you need to pay ₱1,419.00