According to Harvard Health, a Grade 3 sprain, which involves a full tear or rupture of ligaments, brings with it “severe pain, swelling, tenderness, and bruising. Considerable instability, loss of function and range of motion. Unable to bear weight or walk.” Recovery time for a Grade 3 sprain can be several months.

Avery Neff suffered severe sprains to both of her ankles, she announced on Monday morning. Utah’s star freshman was injured during the final tumbling pass of her floor routine against Iowa State on Friday night. Immediately, she fell to the mat and grabbed her left ankle before being carried out by the Red Rock’s medical personnel.