Sprained Ankle Q & A #2 with Creator of H.E.M.

Question: Does H.E.M. Ankle Rehab work for people with all types of sprains, including high sprained ankles?

Answer: Yes, it does.  That's a very common question I get.  H.E.M. is not specific to the most common lateral sprained ankle.  It is a comprehensive healing system that focuses on the entire ankle, calf and foot.  So, it does not matter if you have a high ankle sprain or a typical one, H.E.M. is going to really help you get out of pain fast.

Question: What about the grade of sprained ankle?  Does that matter?

Answer: As you know, there are 3 grades of a sprained ankle.  #1 being the most mild and #3 being the most severe.  With a grade 1 sprain, there is usually some tearing, swelling and pain, but people can usually walk on it right afterward.  healing time with rest and ice is usually about 2-3 weeks.  Grade 2 sprains are more serious and a grade 3 sprain means a total rupture and is pretty serious.  if you are just using something like R.I.C.E. (rest, ice Compression and Elevation), it can take 2-3 months or longer to heal.  

Question: You keep referring to rest and ice.

Answer: Well, that's what most people rely on to heal a sprained ankle.  And so, I'm giving you the average healing time using the most common method.

Question: What about your method?

Answer: Much shorter healing time and much better quality of healing.  If you are using H.E.M., for a grade 1 sprain, you will probably be out of pain within 3-4 days.  With a grade 2 sprain, probably more like 5-7 days and with a grade 3 sprain, probably about 7-10 days.  But, remember the more serious the sprain, the more important it is to get it checked out by a doctor first and make sure there isn't a fracture.

Question: What if there is a fracture?

Answer: Then, you should hold off any any kind of rehab until you are ready.  Your doctor will let you know when you are ready.

Question: What if someone has been in a cast for 6-8 weeks... will H.E.M. still work?

Answer: Absolutely.  In fact, H.E.M. will be even more important for someone like that.  Once, you get the okay to begin some rehab on your ankle, you will have a lot of scar tissue build up and tremendous weakness and inflexibility.  You need to really get in there and rehab the ankle joint properly and that is what H.E.M. is all about.