Sprained/Twisted Ankle (inversion)

[gazza613]

Thanks for the feedback - much appreicated - I'll give it a go this weekend.

I find it strange that ankle guards give me such discomfort - they never used to.
Even just walking the house barefoot with an ankle guard hurts - not my ankle but more my foot.
Like wearing a left shoe on a right foot, it puts a lot of strain on parts of my foot that never get pressure - if that makes sense.

Anyways, again - thanks for the feedback

Gary

[tyson73]

hi there,i want to tell u about the importance of the eccentric strenghening mode as soon as possible,strong tendons give u the right reaction 'time' of the joint;with weak tendons the ligaments(the lateral ligaments in your case) are more exposed to sprains and also to recurent injuries,a physiotherapist can help u in that:manual or with theraband. also i suggest an osteopathic approach for your ankle that will release your ligaments and decrease the tension between your bones. then u have to continue your proprioception exercices: on Freeman board with 2 legs squat,1leg, jumping and controlling landing on trempoline..and g.luck

[gazza613]

Thought I would post an update as to what has helped me recover from my ankle injury and allowed me to continue playing sport at 100%.

I play quite a but of squash and rolled the ankle over once badly and a few close calls - so I now use a strap up ankle guard (McDavid - with the laces). I do not get discomfort (the little I did get in teh beginning has dissapated).
The "stirrup"-type straps that velcro vertically up either side of the ankle pretty much mirrors the technique used by most athletes who tape their ankles.
I find this product fantastic - I play at 100% and never have the fear of rolling over.

When I play rugby I use tape and pre-wrap bought off physioroom.co.uk. Used methods off youtube and again, I can run with complete confidence that I will not injure the ankle.

Not sure if I am restricting the full recovery/strengthening of the ankle while wearing the guard/tape, but it sure helps.

thats my update!