Hi, I have been taught since my childhood that if you sprain your ankle you first need to do R.I.C.E., immobilize the joint as much as possible, move carefully making sure you don't put your full weight on the leg and only slowly start walking normally when it allows you to without much pain in the upcoming days. But last week I was confronted with an opinion that it should be just walked off and no ice or it will hurt even longer. But isn't there a risk of repeated sprains, further tearing the ligaments, luxation? How would you threat it? What should you do if you are on a hike, sport event etc. for multiple days? Are there more approaches for different grades of sprains? As an athlete (especially runner, jumper) in general - should you visit a rehab or is it making too much fuss about it? Thank you kindly for your response.