Ankle injury.

[Ritmo]

Any tips on how to heal or how long it might take? It's been an couple of weeks now.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Boo, what a shame. Do you know what you might have done to injure it? I know rest and more rest with ice is recommended, but when mine was stiff a few weeks ago I had a gut feeling it would be ok and carried on running (I’m very slow 🐌). It didn’t hurt running on it either. Now it’s totally pain free.

Sorry, not much help, but if it’s been a while might it be useful to see your GP? 😀

[mrrun Graduate]

Mine took 14 weeks to heal, assisted by a physio throughout. It all depends on where/how and how serious the injury is. You need to see a specialist first. Obviously, no running until all clear. Good luck!

[Ritmo Graduate]

Oh lord. I'm thinking it might be tendonitis.

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No set time frame as it depends on the extent or not of the problem ..

The rice method is the best place to start .. there could be many causes also ..

Hope it isn't as bad it might seem and you back running soon

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I’d go see a doctor or physio. It’s a difficult, if not impossible, question to answer without examination and they will probably want to see you put some strength into the joint.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Sorry to say but ankle injuries can be notoriously slow to heal because the blood flow has a long way to go! I sprained my ankle in February and although it was minor I couldn't run for four weeks and it still complains from time to time.

Some tips for you-

1. Keep icing and elevating.

2. Stretch out and foam roll your calves. Ankle injuries cause the calves to tighten up so keep these flexible.

3. Do exercises to strengthen your ankles. Stand on one leg or on a wobble board at the gym. Aim for 30 seconds on each leg and then close your eyes. Draw the alphabet with your foot. Do heel rise/drops on the stairs (10 reps x 3 sets x twice a day)

4. On your first run back try walk/run for the first few runs to test the ankle. Don't run if there's any pain.

Not sure if you have a sprain or something else but if any of the above makes it worse then stop.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.