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Recovery & injury

Ankle Sprain: From Injury to Court

A practical, evidence-based plan from the moment the ankle rolls to the first game, and how to stop it happening again.

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Lessons
9 lessons
Duration
1 h 15 min
Areas
RehabRecovery
Your progress
56%
5 of 9 lessons
Keep going: one lesson a day is enough.

What you will learn

  • Decide who needs a doctor now with the Ottawa ankle rules and red flags
  • Run the first 72 hours: protect, compress and move
  • Record a baseline on both sides that guides the whole rehab
  • Take the athlete back on court in order, with criteria written down

Requirements

  • No previous course needed

Part of the “From the sprain to the first game” itinerary View on the journey

What is included

Total duration
9 lessons · 1 h 15 min
Format
Video lessons · Final test
Downloadable materials
  • Course map
  • The 10 things you can’t miss
  • Return-to-Play Checklist
  • Ankle Sprain Prevention Protocol
  • Ankle Tracking Template
Certificate
PFB Academy certificate on completing the course. It is a school certificate, not an official accreditation.
Community
Access to the PFB Academy community: Announcements, Introductions, Questions and support, 30-day balance challenge. And a live session with the tutor every month.
Recommended pace
9 short lessons, about 75 min in total
Language
English
Subtitles
English captions
Your access
Your access to courses and community lasts 12 months from your latest purchase at PFB Academy. Any new purchase renews it; it never stacks beyond that period.
Course content5/10
  1. 01 What happens in an ankle sprain, and why it comes back6:00 min · Completed
  2. 02 The first 72 hours: what to do and what not to do8:00 min · Completed
  3. 03 Quick assessment in the locker room or on the treatment table10:00 min · Completed
  4. 04 Mobility and progressive loading10:00 min · Completed
  5. 05 Balance and control8:00 min · Completed
  6. 06 Back on court: running, braking, changing direction, jumping12:00 min · Not started
  7. 07 Criteria to return to competition8:00 min · Not started
  8. 08 Preventing the next one: tape, brace and a programme8:00 min · Not started
  9. 09 Case study: from the sprain to the first game5:00 min · Not started
  10. 10 Final testFinal test · Not started
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Ankle Sprain: From Injury to Court
Issued on October 22, 2026
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Certificate after the final test
Finish the lessons (56% so far) and pass the final test with 80% or more to get a verifiable certificate.

Who it is for

  • Strength and conditioning coaches
  • Physiotherapists and athletic trainers
  • Sports coaches who manage injured athletes day to day
  • Students of sport science and physiotherapy

Who it is not for

  • Athletes looking for self-treatment. The injury must have been assessed by a doctor or physiotherapist first.
  • Anyone looking for a calendar of "days to return" by grade. We do not give one.

Author

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Jaime Capellá

Physiotherapist and strength & conditioning coach

Head Physiotherapist of a EuroLeague club's first team since 2025. Before that, five seasons as Head of Strength & Conditioning and Physiotherapist with the Liaoning Flying Leopards.

Physiotherapist and Sport Sciences graduate, Head Physiotherapist of a EuroLeague club’s first team since 2025. Before that, five seasons as Head of Strength & Conditioning and Physiotherapist with the Liaoning Flying Leopards (Chinese CBA), winning three consecutive league titles. He has also worked in the Spanish ACB with Río Breogán and with the Philippines national team in its FIBA World Cup preparation.

Credentials

  • Physiotherapist
  • Sport Sciences graduate

Experience

  • Head Physiotherapist, EuroLeague club first team (since 2025)
  • Head of Strength & Conditioning and Physiotherapist, Liaoning Flying Leopards (Chinese CBA): five seasons, three consecutive league titles
  • Río Breogán (Spanish ACB)
  • Philippines national team, FIBA World Cup preparation

Areas

  • Rehab
  • Strength
  • Load

More courses by Jaime Capellá at PFB Academy

  • Training Load Without Technology: RPE, Session RPE and Useful Training Time
  • Manual Resistance Training (MRT): Strength Without Equipment
  • Hamstring Strain: Test, Rebuild, Return to Sprint

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Frequently asked questions

Is the community included with every course?

Yes. Every course includes 12 months of access to the community: questions and support, discussion channels, networking and a live session every month.

How long does my access last?

12 months from your latest purchase. Buy any new course and the 12 months start again from that day.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes, a Certificate of Completion from PFB Academy when you pass the final quiz (20 questions, pass mark 80 %). It is a school certificate, not an official accreditation.

Can I retake the final quiz?

Yes, as many times as you need. After 3 attempts in a row without passing, the quiz locks for 24 hours so you can go back over the lessons.