Q. I keep turning my ankle since the first time. Why is that?

An ankle sprain is graded in three stages by the degree of damage.

• Grade 1 — no ligament tear, with damage only to the surrounding tissue
• Grade 2 — the ligament is partially damaged
• Grade 3 — the ligament is completely torn and the connection is lost

Pain, tenderness and swelling are the typical symptoms, and in the acute stage standing with weight on the foot is difficult. At the moment of a severe injury, some people hear the sound of the ligament tearing.

Without appropriate treatment the inflammation continues, the pain becomes more severe, and an unstable ankle settles in as a habit. That is why recovering fully from the first injury matters.