Volleyball Performance Podcast - Fixing Injuries & Chasing Championships

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Ankle sprains are the most common acute injury in volleyball and basketball — and what you do in the first 24–48 hours can completely change your recovery timeline. In this episode, we bust common ankle rehab myths, walk through the Ottawa Ankle Rules, and cover fast, research-backed strategies to get you safely back on the court sooner.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode gives you practical tools for smarter rehab and long-term ankle stability.

🩹 What You’ll Learn

• The biggest myths about ankle sprains (and why they delay recovery)
• Why “RICE” is outdated — and what to do instead
• The Ottawa Ankle Rules — a simple way to tell if you need an X-ray
• How to safely walk on a sprained ankle (and why you should)
• Fast-track recovery strategies: motion, heat compresses, and ice baths
• How comfrey root can speed up tissue healing
• Why your sprain likely started with a muscle problem, not just the ligament
• The key difference between acute and chronic ankle rehab