Ankle injury..?!
Question: Is there anything i can do for my poor ankle? I injured it 5 years ago pretty badly... I would assume it might of been broken because I jumped off a swing and I landed twisted on my ankle... It was awfully painful but I didn't see a doctor (don't ask) Recently, with all the sport... it has hurt more and more... it is rather vulnerable and hurts on and off for no reason. I'm wearing an ace bandage almost all the time now.. but it's not helping.. If I went to the doctor, could they still do something? would it be pointless or would it save me trouble later... I know everyone says r-i-c-e and I have done that.. is there anything else worth a try?
Answers: Is there anything i can do for my poor ankle? I injured it 5 years ago pretty badly... I would assume it might of been broken because I jumped off a swing and I landed twisted on my ankle... It was awfully painful but I didn't see a doctor (don't ask) Recently, with all the sport... it has hurt more and more... it is rather vulnerable and hurts on and off for no reason. I'm wearing an ace bandage almost all the time now.. but it's not helping.. If I went to the doctor, could they still do something? would it be pointless or would it save me trouble later... I know everyone says r-i-c-e and I have done that.. is there anything else worth a try?
unfortunatly i am not the best person to give advice on this situation...
I injured my ankle about 6 years ago, at cheer practice(rolled it during jump drills) anyway i heard and felt (along with the rest of the team) 3 distinct pops as my ankle rolled under me... I never went to the doctor... and my ankle was unstable and very swollen for about two weeks... I didnt go to the doctor because i had nationals with my all star team that weekend and didnt wanna let my team down...so i just taped my ankle and got a brace...
i still have some instablility issues but for the most part my ankle is ok...
I should have gotten it checked and so should have u... but if it is still giving u problems then u should see a ankle specialist and have them evaulate ur ankle... u may need to have surgery to rebreak and set ur ankle...
or could always just wait until the next time it gives out(thats what im doing) stupid i know...
Well, the sad thing is since it wasn't attended my medical attention. It may be permanently damaged or may not be the same. What you can do is go see a foot and ankle specialist see what they say. Then go and see a physio therapist, to help strengthen your ankle. then your therapist will give you a special brace on which you can buy.
go to the docter stupid
Physical therapy... get it xrayed. I have a possible break in my ankle and several torn ligaments from an injury about 2 years ago. I consantly wear a brace because i am a devoted athlete. They are trying intens physical therapy and surgery is a last resort but if it comes to surgery, my ankle will be rebroken.