Swelling, pain, and tenderness at the injury site are moderate, though there may be some loss of range of motion. In moderate tearing, some individual ligament or muscle/tendon fibers may be torn completely, but there are still enough other fibers intact for the tissue to retain its integrity overall. In Grade 2 ankle sprains and strains, there is moderate tearing of the affected ligaments or muscles/tendons. Slight bruising or discoloration of the skin may be present, and standing/walking impairment is also minimal. Tenderness, pain, and swelling of the injury site is minimal, but still enough to be noticed upon viewing or palpating (touching).
The injury is primarily an overstretch, and any tearing that exists is on a microscopic level. In Grade 1 ankle sprains and strains, there is minimal tearing of the affected ligaments or muscles/tendons. Doctors usually follow a three-step grading system when diagnosing sprains and strains:
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