I twanged my left ankle on Saturday. Ice and Ibruprofen helped some, but it is still sore when I walk. I was due to go on W4R1 tomorrow, but I think I'll have to give it a miss. Gutted. Any advice gratefully received.
Ankle injury: I twanged my left ankle on... - Couch to 5K
Ankle injury
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RICE - Rest, ice/anti-inflammatories, compression, elevation (above the level of your heart when ever stationary) - Dont get disheartened as can take up to 6-9 weeks for a soft tissue injury to properly heal...
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Bad luck, but give it time to heal up. Runsandknits' advice to keep your ankle above your heart sounds like some yoga might be useful!
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Cheers both. It seems much better this evening although a little tender when I touch it. I've been to yoga tonight, and I keep icing it. I'll rest it for a few more days and then try again next week. Am sooooo disappointed.
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A lovely bruise has emerged. It is now much less painful. How much longer should I rest it for, and should I go back to week one do you think?
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Disaster! A few days after my original injury, I sprained my ankle again, just walking across a car park. I nearly passed out with the pain, and am still in some discomfort, a fortnight after the original injury. So disappointed. Am not going to attempt running until it is completely healed.