Ankle sprain with hard lump that won't heal

[soccerer]

Thanks kwunfu. I'm working on those.

It would be very nice if you answered these questions:
1. Will the hardened soft tissue condition (swelling) go away by itself? Worst case, if I just don't play for 2 months and just do those exercises, can I expect it to be gone?

2. Has the swelling got anything to do with recovery? The doctor said mine is a basic ankle sprain and that I shouldn't worry about the swelling. But is it really the case?

Thank you.

[iphysio]

Hi Soccerer. I agree with Kwunfu's physio management. How is the swelling? Is it getting better? From my experience it will slowly decrease over next few months but you will always have some small to medium swelling over the ankle. You might have to wear an ankle brace when you play soccer in the future. BUT must do your ankle rehab exercises. Good luck! and get well soon!

[soccerer]

Hi iphysio, thanks for your reply.
I went to a physio and he asked me to do a bunch of lower body exercises so that my body would be better flexible and ready for unexpected positions while playing. Not really ankle specific, but full lower body muscles.
The swelling has come down quite a bit and is not very far from normal.
But the pain I used to get when I pressed the front of my foot hard against a step( so as to bend my foot closer to myself) (like it is done to stretch calf muscles), has not improved. The pain is the same.

but you will always have some small to medium swelling over the ankle

do you mean permanently? even after the few months?

I'm doing the ankle rehab exercises, yes.

[iphysio]

Hi Soccerer. From my experience, usually there is some swelling. That is why I suggest some sort of ankle brace or compression brace/sock to offer support and decrease swelling when you play sports. Are you doing wobble board exercises from your physio? ~ iphysio.

[soccerer]

Hi iphysio, yes I have been doing some wobble board exercises and also some balancing (single-legged) on a trampoline.
Although, I'm not sure how I'll continue these after my physiotherapy sessions are over, since I don't have those equipment.'

I'll wear an ankle brace.

I'm sorry, but I'm just trying to confirm this: can I expect the swellling to go down completely after many months or might a small amount remain permanently.

Thanks!

[anka_nikoleta]

You can find wobble , wobble board on sites where they sell physio equipement.It develops core strenghtening so that you don't get injuries so easily anymore.Just google. I don't know in India but if you take a look for UK for example, is one called physioroom, to have idea what you are looking for. Then find it in India. You should continue doing it , and also to do stretching of your calf muscles. Usually , an ankle sprain has a good to excellent outcome to majority of people, if treated correctly. Exercises improve the circulation which help decrease swelling. Same thing does the elevation of the food in a position above the heart, the compression of a brace as you were suggested by the physios here.

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You can find wobble , wobble board on sites where they sell physio equipement.It develops core strenghtening so that you don't get injuries so easily anymore.Just google. I don't know in India but if you take a look for UK for example, is one called physioroom, to have idea what you are looking for. Then find it in India. You should continue doing it , and also to do stretching of your calf muscles. Usually , an ankle sprain has a good to excellent outcome to majority of people, if treated correctly. Exercises improve the circulation which help decrease swelling. Same thing does the elevation of the food in a position above the heart, the compression of a brace as you were suggested by the physios here.

[iphysio]

Hi Soccerer. From my experience, usually there is a small amount of swelling after many months but its hard to say. You might have no swelling after few months. I hope the best for you. Keep up your physio rehab exercises and wish you speed recovery. (I think its worthwhile getting the wobble board!) ~iphysio.