Hi,

I sprained my ankle while playing Rugby. My ankle twisted inwards. I was in extreme discomfort for a day or so. I immediately applied ice and rested the ankle. Over the next couple of weeks I slowly got back into running, strengthening the ankle, after which I could run at 100%.

Since then I have accidentally sprained the same ankle while misjudging the curb/pavement. Weeks after that, after the same regiment of ice, rest etc... I managed to twist the ankle on the squash court.

This injury seems to be re-ocurring - possibly due to a weakness.
After nursing it I always feel comfortable to play sport at full effort.

I obviously try prevent the injury by warming up/down but when I wear any ankle support strap that is wrapped under my foot I get painfull discomfort in the rest of my foot (not ankle at all) that feels like the arch of my foot has been flattened, or like I am not stepping on the "normal" part of my foot. It is too uncomforatble to play sport, or walk with any ankle support.

Obviously I want to protect my weakened ankle, but can you suggest any method I can use so as to not cause the discomfort I get from wearing an ankle guard, or do you think that that is a seperate problem I should get seen to?

Thanks, in advance

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