Ankle injury

[Eebahgum]

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.

[runsandknits Graduate]

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...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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!

[Eebahgum Graduate]

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.

[Eebahgum Graduate]

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?

[Eebahgum Graduate]

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.