Iraq War veteran J.R. Martinez is nursing his right ankle after sustaining a twisting injury during rehearsal on Saturday.  His Dancing with the Stars partner, Karina Smirnoff, stated that the injury took a toll on their subsequent rehearsals.

J.R., the frontrunner in the competition, struggled through his first dance, the Paso Doble, and ended up with a score of 23 out of 30.  He rebounded in the second dance, the Argentine Tango, with a score of 27 out of 30.

It is important to follow the the R.I.C.E. method after a sprain.  Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation.

If you're still experiencing pain after implementing the R.I.C.E. method, it is important to be evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist.

Tags: R.I.C.E., Twisted Ankle, Ankle Injury, J.R. Martinez, Dancing with the Stars