Ankle injury

Hi,

Now I have no understanding of medical terms at all above the level of a first aid course, so I'm going to type this all in plain English, and if anyone does reply then please do explain what you mean otherwise I'll end up totally lost!

About a month ago I noticed some stiffness in my right ankle after running. I've had running shoes fitted at a sports shop which are well broken in and I wasn't doing anything that exerted me more often that normal. I think the problem may have been brought on by thinking that going running in the snow would be a good idea.:rolleyes:

The pain goes from just above my ankle, on the outside of my leg, about an inch up along a bone I can feel. There isn't, and hasn't been, any swelling or visable damage, and it calms down after a few days rest but won't totally go away. The pain is most noticable when walking/moving about. I can feel it if I rotate my foot too, especially to the left or pointing up.

I'm in my early 20s and am in good health etc and haven't had any medical problems before.

Happy to try and explain/expand on anything I've said that isn't totally clear. Any opinions/advice/etc much apprecitated.

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Originally Posted by josh1233

I think the problem may have been brought on by thinking that going running in the snow would be a good idea.:rolleyes:

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I think maybe you hit the nail on the head with that one. Perhaps just some overuse of the lateral stabilizers where they begin joining onto the bone. Perhaps try some soft tissue massage over the tender areas in the line of the leg. If it's slowly getting better this would seem normal. If you're in doubt get in for a one off assessment with your local sports physio.

hello,
apply ice packs twice a day on the tender area and do the soft massage over there.try it for 3 to 4 days if pain decreasing than continue it or visit a physiotherapist near to you.Ultrasound therapy may help you but you can get it at a physio clinic near to you.he will also teach you some stretches which you can do at home also.
best regards
umer physio

Hi that was nice advice friend.. i prescribed it to my near by friend!!! he is doing well now!!! Thanks a lot!!!