What should you do for a sprained ankle on the trail?

Stop, support it, and get help.

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  1. Stop, support it, and get help ✔
  2. Ignore it and continue
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Why: Stop activity, protect the ankle, and seek qualified help. A compression wrap can support a sprain.

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Answer: Stop, support it, and get help. Stop activity, protect the ankle, and seek qualified help. A compression wrap can support a sprain.

  1. Scouting America: Hiking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/hiking
    How to Apply a Compression Wrap for a Sprained Ankle
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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