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Question: I have had extreme problems with my left ankle for 4 years.
X-rays have been done ( I have had about 6 trips to the emergency-room and about 12 X-rays have been done
They usually give me a splint and send me on my merry-way, but I have LOTS of pain in my ankle
I am a cheerleader and constantly have sprained ankles
My aunt Deb is a chiropractor and won't take a look at it
What should I do to stop the pain and decrease my chances of spraining it over & over again
I do 4 1/2 hours of cheerleading practice every-day
Quitting is not an option my dad pays $2500 per/year for me to do cheerleading it is an "ALL STAR'S" team
We have a 2year contract
I must be skilled at tumbling,jumps,and (considering I am a flyer,)flying
ALL GOOD INFORMATIVE THOROUGH ANSWERS GET 15 pts.
3 hours ago - 1 week left to answer.
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3 hours ago
I just got off crutches 14 days ago & had been on them for 11 days
I still have EXTREME TERRIBLE PAIN whenever I walk
2 hours ago
where can i get good ace bandages
also i still have my crutches shood i use them 4 a wile longer if so how much longer
2 hours ago
believe me I know I had heart sergery when i was 4 and i know how much it costs
2 hours ago
how do you get it wrappped up where would I go
how do i convince my dad something really is wrong hes a body builder and tells me to suck it up
my mom is an awful mom she wont do anything about it
thats why i live with my dad he is nicer
2 hours ago
I have a heart condition so there are many over-the-counter medicines i am unable to take
i have ventricular septal defect
and supra ventricular tachycardia pronounced like (tac-a-car-dee-ya)
Answers: I have had extreme problems with my left ankle for 4 years.
X-rays have been done ( I have had about 6 trips to the emergency-room and about 12 X-rays have been done
They usually give me a splint and send me on my merry-way, but I have LOTS of pain in my ankle
I am a cheerleader and constantly have sprained ankles
My aunt Deb is a chiropractor and won't take a look at it
What should I do to stop the pain and decrease my chances of spraining it over & over again
I do 4 1/2 hours of cheerleading practice every-day
Quitting is not an option my dad pays $2500 per/year for me to do cheerleading it is an "ALL STAR'S" team
We have a 2year contract
I must be skilled at tumbling,jumps,and (considering I am a flyer,)flying
ALL GOOD INFORMATIVE THOROUGH ANSWERS GET 15 pts.
3 hours ago - 1 week left to answer.
Additional Details
3 hours ago
I just got off crutches 14 days ago & had been on them for 11 days
I still have EXTREME TERRIBLE PAIN whenever I walk
2 hours ago
where can i get good ace bandages
also i still have my crutches shood i use them 4 a wile longer if so how much longer
2 hours ago
believe me I know I had heart sergery when i was 4 and i know how much it costs
2 hours ago
how do you get it wrappped up where would I go
how do i convince my dad something really is wrong hes a body builder and tells me to suck it up
my mom is an awful mom she wont do anything about it
thats why i live with my dad he is nicer
2 hours ago
I have a heart condition so there are many over-the-counter medicines i am unable to take
i have ventricular septal defect
and supra ventricular tachycardia pronounced like (tac-a-car-dee-ya)
until you address the reasons you are spraining your ankle you will keep doing it.
1. bc you have sprained your ankle i'm sure it is weak. you should be on a constant routine, seperate of cheerleading, to work on ankle strengthening. working with a physical therapist or athletic trainer can address this. they can also serve as an easier way to ask your doctor questions and answer some of the ones you still have.
2. are you wearing correct footwear? new sneakers with good cushioning and SUPPORT. do they fit properly- are they tight enough? if your dad is open to the idea you should also see a podiatrist to fit you for orthotics (fancy foot things you put in the bottom of your shoe) to correct the alighnment of your foot. all college athletes do this kind of thing.
3. investing in a ankle brace is a great idea. or go see your athletic trainer to tape your ankle before you do anything active.
4. you can get a lot of health products at CVS
5. RICE is key. (Rest, ice, compression, elevation). the more you do this the sooner it will heal.
I hope your father is open to enlisting the help of a good doctor. Sounds like you need follow up care, and prescription for physical therapy. If your school has an athletic trainer they can be an advacate for you- help you acheive these necessary steps in order to be a healthy athlete. Good luck. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I would get an ankle support and wear it at your cheerleading practice, or maybe even wrap your ankle. Ankle problems suck, I severely sprained mine and the pain continued for two months or more so I can't imagine how painful your injury must be. I would take a pain killer and just wear an ankle support. Best of luck!