Pleased to meet you … guess you’ve got a sprain.

If it helps, you’re probably not alone. About two million people in the U.S. sprain an ankle every year. And although exercising regularly is good for your health, it also puts you at higher risk for an ankle sprain. In fact, it’s one of the most common injuries among people who play sports, and the most common injury for college athletes.i

Ankle surgery recovery takes time—typically at least six weeks, depending on the type of surgery and the severity of the injury.¹ Recovery downtime is inevitable, but there are steps you can take to help move along the healing process.