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A sprained foot happens when the ligaments that connect your foot bones stretch or tear. This injury often occurs during sports activities when the foot is planted on the ground but the body twists.

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Sprains range in severity and are treated based on the extent of tissue damage.

This article discusses a sprained foot—symptoms of the injury, treatment options, recovery times, and how to continue your daily activities while you heal.

Do I Have a Sprained Foot?

Foot sprains often occur with other injuries, such as an inversion ankle sprain—commonly described as rolling your ankle. Symptoms of a sprained foot can include:

• Pain in the middle of your foot
• Swelling
• Redness
• Bruising
• Difficulty bearing weight on your foot

If you suffered a severe ligament sprain, you may have felt a "snap" or heard an audible "pop" when the ligament tore.

Foot sprains vary in severity and are categorized (graded) based on the amount of ligament damage, as follows:

• Grade 1 (mild): The ligament has been stretched, and some fibers have been da
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