Twisted/ Sprained Ankle

If there is no swelling or bruising and it's just sore, she probably just twisted it and she'll be fine. If she had sprained it there would be definite swelling. Treatment for a sprain is RICE, rest, ice, compression, elevation. Ibuprofen helps for the pain. Even if it's just twisted, I would suggest that she stay off of it for a few days as much as possible and be extra careful to not injure it further. I've twisted and/or sprained my ankles more than I'd like to admit, so this is all coming from experience. Of course, if it's not getting better, or if it gets much worse, you may want to get it x-rayed to be certain there is no fracture. But it really sounds like it's just twisted, and not serious or cause for alarm. Hope she feels better soon!

If it's a sprain or bruise, it's a very mild one and not serious at all.
To reduce swelling, ice it initially, then heat later on.
Go to your local pharmacy and get a velcro neoprene ankle wrap and have her wear it a week or so.
If this were serious she'd have a hard time standing on it and the bruising/swelling/pain would be exquisitely painful.
I've had a 2nd degree ankle sprain before and landed in a removable walking cast for 6 weeks.
She can elevate her ankle for awhile if it's swelling a bit, but it doesn't sound like it needs to be.

I would go ahead & get an X-ray just in casers, keep the foot elevated & alternating heat & cold, ibupropen for any pain. Hope it is just a, 'twist' :)

Twisted and sprained have the same meaning - the joint was forced past the normal range of motion causing over-stretching and possible tearing of the surrounding ligaments. There are just varying degrees of injury which lead to varying symptoms. It sounds like your daughter has a Grade 1 sprain. See: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/ankle-ac...

Even though her ankle isn't visibly swollen, it is around the injury. Use rest, ice, and possibly elevation anyway. Sounds like she doesn't need crutches, but I wouldn't have her jogging or running until her ankle feels better. Have her do ankle rolls (hold foot in air and make circle motions at the ankle joint = move foot in circle, not leg) to keep the ankle from tightening. If walking hurts, use cane or crutches. If pain get worse, see a doctor.

MD, I am not a doctor.

I had a similar injury and I was able to walk with minimal pain. I kept activity low and iced it as much as I could. After 3 weeks, the swelling & bruising were gone, but I still had limited mobility. I then went to an ankle & foot clinic, they took x-rays and I had actually fractured my fibula(ankle). I wore a boot for a month and now a brace. I am still not able to turn/rotate it much, so I will be going to physical therapy. My doctor said I didn't do any additional damage by waiting 3 weeks after the injury to come in, but I could have been 3 weeks into recovery at that point. I always thought that if it was broken, it would hurt and I wouldn't be able to walk without excruciating pain. Not so in my case. Good luck!