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Ouch! Ankle! Ouch! Help!

Beth_SBeth_S
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Last Saturday, I slipped on the ice and fell hard. Since then, the calcaneofibular ligament area of my ankle has been mildly hurting. (Thanks, Google!) Like, it is annoying while running and biking, especially during the warm-up,  but I can still hit my paces. Should I be taking it easy/resting/running to the doctor's office? Or is this just a minor annoyance that should go away soon? Thanks!

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  • Carrie ChavezCarrie Chavez
    Hi Beth- personally I would not see a doctor, but I have access to PT with my peers daily. Sounds like you have a minor sprain. Did it swell at all or bruise? Usually grade 1's are better in 7-10 days. You may need your midfoot/ fibula mobilized. Can you do a deep squat and your feet have full motion? Does any certain motion hurt in the foot?

    Just trying to help from far awayimage

    carrie
  • Carrie ChavezCarrie Chavez
    I think it will go away soon, I would carry on with training.
  • Beth_SBeth_S

    Thanks, Carrie! Awesome.

    I can do a deep squat and full range of motion appears to be there. There is minor bruising.

     

  • Carrie ChavezCarrie Chavez
    Most likely a grade one sprain. Heels very quickly. Might get stiff, but sounds like you are ok right now.
  • Beth_SBeth_S
    Posted By Carrie Chavez on 27 Jan 2011 11:52 AM

    Most likely a grade one sprain. Heels very quickly. Might get stiff, but sounds like you are ok right now.

     

    Hooray! You are the best!

  • Steven FordSteven Ford

    I think the best medicine is to move somewhere warm where there is no ice and snow to fall on.

     

    Glad you okay, be careful

  • ghernandghernand

    hahaha! the docs get never get any love in this forum.

  • Leigh BoyleLeigh Boyle

    love that you wiki'ed the specific ligament! 

    Like Carrie said, stiffnes will go away. If you feel like that's not improving, look for the ankle joint mobs on the ATA site. Will need some resistance band, but should do the trick.

    @GH- sure they do.

  • Beth_SBeth_S
    Posted By Leigh Boyle on 28 Jan 2011 06:42 AM

    love that you wiki'ed the specific ligament! 

    Like Carrie said, stiffnes will go away. If you feel like that's not improving, look for the ankle joint mobs on the ATA site. Will need some resistance band, but should do the trick.

    @GH- sure they do.



    Thanks, Leigh!

  • rah2774rah2774

    when I sprained my ankle a friend of mine (a PT) had me do this:  stand on one foot and hold it for 30".  Switch.  When I was able to keep that stable I would do the same moving my had from side to side.  Then stand on a pillow. Then stand on the pillow moving from side to side.  Also tracing alphabet letters with pointed toes to help with mobility.

    Good luck!

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