Ankle query

[Bettyb719]

Just a quick query. On Saturday I went out for my usual run. About halfway through I went over my ankle on a stone. Didn’t feel much so carried on. Later that day, at a garden party, I started to feel pain in my ankle, and it swelled up a little. Friends insisted on making me put the foot up and put a bag of ice on it, and after a while it seemed better, although still a bit sore. Yesterday it was a wee bit sore climbing stairs or going downstairs and today it feels just a tiny bit tender. Really want to run tomorrow. Should I?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

If it hurts.. rest up a bit longer... the runs will still be there

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. I’ll see how it feels in the morning. Maybe just walk tomorrow. Can’t believe I’ve got to this stage, hating to miss a run!!

[Daftclare]

Rest ice compression elevation for 48 hours. Then I would test the water with a gentle walk and see how it responds the next day. You may need to do some gentle ankle rehab stuff ... I am sure there be lots on you tube . No rush - you need to repair, to avoid long term injury. What about going on the pool and running in there first?

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to Daftclare]

Thank you! Good advice, which I will take on board.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I went over on my ankle a few months ago and it took several weeks to recover enough to run ( the ankle has poor blood supply) but I kept active by cycling, which is not load bearing and improves circulation.

Take care.

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! I’m so glad I asked now!

[limberlou Graduate]

Apparently sprains are worse than breaks. Dr told me my fracture will heal quicker than the sprained ligaments ☹️

Go carefully with it.

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Thank you, I will.