Sprained ankle advice

[Amazinmets73]

2 years ago I foolishly hopped a fence and landed on my right ankle. Upon impact my ankle twisted. It was extremely painful but after a few minutes recuperation I was able to walk a mile home. The next morning my ankle was swollen and it had difficulty bearing my body weight. I did some research online and figured I had a moderately to severly sprained ankle. I took no precautions other than minimizing high-stress activities. Within a week the swelling had subsided. However, 2 years on I have not regained full range of motion in the ankle and I have lingering soreness. My right ankle is larger than my left. It's by no means debilitating; I'm able to play sports, sprint, etc.

Could this be more than a sprained ankle?  Is it simply a grade 3 sprain?

[specialmom]

Sprained ankles can have long term issues and are less likely to do so when they are treated properly when it happens or early on.  Unfortunately, you kind of winged it. Hey, I do that too so no judgment there.  What you describe is not uncommon for a badly sprained ankle as the after math.  You can do range of motion exercises that will increase that, stretching also. It wouldn't hurt to get it checked out as you may have some tendon damage.  Some people still elevate ankles after the fact and even wrap them to help.  But it may be time to get a doctor to look at it and make sure you are on the right track. Glad it doesn't stop you from doing anything!  I sprained an ankle trying to open a window.  I mean, really.  It's annoying that these things happen!