Ankle sprain x 2!! Please help me out with some advice

[Skyflier]

Hi folks,
I have previously posted after I injured myself (I think in the wrong forum) and now the situation has moved on further and I am again seeking advice!

Summary!

I had never ever had any ankle trouble in my life, until I tripped up on a mat in my porch while wearing some too large boots (I had them on only to step outside!) and went over on my ankle. (Inversion injury I believe the hospital said)

It swelled up massively almost instantly and I sought medical attention the next day as I was limping badly.
The 'kind' nurse xrayed it and said it was 'just a sprain' and would probably happen again No physio offered!, nothing (NHS)

I gave it 6 weeks and it seemed to have recovered really well.
bad mistake, I went back to sporting activities, had a bad landing during a sponsored parachute jump (for charity as well!) and fell awkwardly. Im not 100% sure but I may have done the other side this time!!! (eversion), or possibly all over.

The ankle swelled up again (not as badly) and I went straight to a sports physio place the next day.
They put together a recovery plan and said I would be fully back to football and all sports in 3 months if I followed the plan. They diagnosed it as a grade 2 sprain but said they had seen a lot worse! (slightly comforting strangely).

I had a cryocuff for the swelling and the intensive plan seemed to work.
I was walking again after a few days, and after 6 weeks I was feeling really good about the injury. I was religious with the exercises I was given and have continued the wobble board once they signed me off as they felt I was recovered.

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[Skyflier]

Continued!

The injury was just over 3 months ago.

So the ankle feels stable although I am paranoid about it, however I can do some extreme stuff on the wobble board that I would have struggled to do pre injury so I think the strength must be there, but this is what i would like some help with please.

What other exercises will be good for strengthening my ankle please? The harder the better!!

I have attached a picture outlining where I am feeling the pain when doing a gentle jog or occasionally on hard exercise.

I am wearing an ankle support for any sports at the minute (squash) even though the physios said I didnt need one...I REALLY dont want to risk another injury

I was previously 2 stone ~ overweight. I have lost over a stone and a 1/4 and am nearly down to my target weight.

Can anyone suggest any other types of rehab or specialists that i could see that would maybe help me please?

Or is it a case of carry on strength building and protect it with a support and give it more time?

THANKS AND SORRY FOR THE LONG POST!