Whatever the gauge, most sheet metal comes 2 feet to 4 feet wide and 8 feet to 10 feet long. Large sheets are difficult to handle, so your supplier should roll or cut the metal into manageable sections for you to carry it home.
Physical therapy involved up to seven 30-minute sessions. Six months after their ankle sprain, rates of excellent recovery were similar: 57 percent of patients in the physical therapy group and 62 percent of those in the usual care group, the study found. Still, another expert involved in the care of ankle sprains agreed with Lazarev that physical therapy can have a role to play.
Generally, after an ankle sprain you'll probably be able to walk a week or two after the injury. You may be able to use your ankle fully after six to eight weeks, and you'll probably be able to return to sporting activities after eight to 12 weeks. For muscle strains, the time it can take to recover can vary considerably.