Ankle Sprain

I had a slight sprain & was not allowed to run for 5-6 weeks. I wasn't on
crutches or ankle-wrapped or anything else. I was allowed -- actually
encouraged -- to walk daily rather than just completely rest the ankle --
just not to do anything beyond comfort. I did wear hiking style boots for a
while just as a bit of extra support. I walked at least a couple of miles
per day right from the start (including walking to get to the ortho's
office!).

Are you going to have any p.t. or directed rehab exercises? I found that
they helped not only in the actual healing but it made it go faster & I
ended up with a stronger ankle in the process.
bj

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I had planned on and was ready to start an 18 week training program this
week
but instead I sprained my ankle on Saturday. The doctor said it was a
moderate
sprain and I was on crutches all day yesterday. I am now wearing an air
cast
and can put weight on it and walk short distances. Have any of you all
had
this injury during training? if so, how long before you could run again?

thanks

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I had planned on and was ready to start an 18 week training program

this week

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but instead I sprained my ankle on Saturday. The doctor said it was a

moderate

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sprain and I was on crutches all day yesterday. I am now wearing an

air cast

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and can put weight on it and walk short distances. Have any of you

all had

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this injury during training? if so, how long before you could run

again?

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thanks

I've recovered from a few sprains (probably not that severe) that
didn't require medical attention. The thing I noticed was how weak the
joint was for a good few months after. The ankle would twist on the
smallest pebble.

PT sounds like a good idea for fullest and quickest recovery. It has
helped me heal other injuries I've had.

Andy

Nope, no one. You're the only jogger to ever turn an ankle.