Nouns denoting plants. Synonyms: flower stalk; scape. Hypernyms (scape is a kind of...): stalk; stem (a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ).
Ankle sprains take an average of 6 weeks to heal but can take can up to 4 months, depending on the severity.An ankle brace, air stirrup, hiking boots, or other form of ankle support should be worn during this time to protect the ligaments.ome people who have repeated or severe sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems. Rehabilitation (rehab) exercises for an ankle sprain can be done at home to promote proper healing and prevent chronic pain and instability.
It usually takes 5 to 14 days to recover from a grade one ankle sprain. This is when slight stretching and damage occurs to the ligaments. With a grade one sprain, there is slight instability, pain, swelling, joint stiffness, and trouble walking. Grade two sprains can take 4 to 6 weeks to heal. This involves partial tearing of the ligaments. Signs of a grade two sprain include instability, moderate to severe pain, swelling, stiffness and possible bruising. Grade three sprains can take 8 to 12 weeks to heal. This is a complete tear of the ligament.