Ankle sprains aren’t just “part of the game.” They’re the most common injury in volleyball and basketball, and what most people do in the first 24–48 hours is exactly what turns a simple sprain into a lingering, season-long problem. In this episode, we break down what actually matters after an ankle sprain—and why the advice most athletes still hear is outdated, incomplete, or flat-out wrong. You’ll learn how to tell when an ankle really needs imaging, why resting too much can slow heal...