After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out the door on your first run of the new year.

Using the RICE method to treat a sprained ankle at home can help you recover faster. Proper footwear and warm-up exercises can help prevent ankle sprains. Severe sprains may need a brace or cast for recovery. A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle's ...