Twisted Ankle

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Went out on my regular run yesterday and twisted my ankle along the
way. I was running on a path and didn't see something that made it
happen. I hopped around a bit and had to stop and walk a little. Then I
was able to go back to running the rest of the way (around 1.5 - 2
miles), although at a slower pace.

I checked out the ankle last night & this morning and there's no
inflamation or anything like that. It's a bit sore this morning, but
only when twisting it a lot - not when I put pressure on it.

Question is - should I go on my regualarly scheduled run tomorrow or
should I wait another day or two until it's not sore at all?

Well since there is no answer till now, I will post my 2 cents worth,
though it is somewhat late for you.

I do not have any twisted ankle experience during running, but I have
seen too many examples while playing basketball. I would recommend
waiting for some more time, till your ankle really feels good again. The
ankle injuries may easily get serious if you push it. I have many
friends who are very prone to ankle twisting just because they pushed it
once upon a time when they had ankle pains.
--
Burak
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Daniel said:

Went out on my regular run yesterday and twisted my ankle along the
way. I was running on a path and didn't see something that made it
happen. I hopped around a bit and had to stop and walk a little. Then I
was able to go back to running the rest of the way (around 1.5 - 2
miles), although at a slower pace.

I checked out the ankle last night & this morning and there's no
inflamation or anything like that. It's a bit sore this morning, but
only when twisting it a lot - not when I put pressure on it.

Question is - should I go on my regualarly scheduled run tomorrow or
should I wait another day or two until it's not sore at all?

Forgot to respond to this last night. If it's not hurting to run flat
stuff where you're not likely to twist it again, then you might try a
gentle run on even surface and see how it does. If it doesn't seem
right, I'd probably back off the run - either walk or run/walk or bike
or ... I find the motion keeps blood circulating and helps functional
healing. However, keep in mind that once you've twisted an ankle, it's
more likely to twist again since the proprioception gets messed up.
(this is something I've read in a reasonably reputable source but
couldn't cite it now) However, I believe that proprioception drills can
help healing and reduce chances of it re-occurring. I've spent a lot of
time with those drills over the past couple years (and continue them)
and notice the difference.

Dot

--
"You try to slow down and enjoy it. You try to look at the scenery. But
your brain can kind of go blank. All you want to do is tell your feet to
keep working."
-Cedar Petrosius, women's winner 2004 Matanuska Peak Challenge (14mi,
9000ft up and down)

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Quoted message said:

Went out on my regular run yesterday and twisted my ankle along the
way. I was running on a path and didn't see something that made it
happen. I hopped around a bit and had to stop and walk a little. Then I
was able to go back to running the rest of the way (around 1.5 - 2
miles), although at a slower pace.

I checked out the ankle last night & this morning and there's no
inflamation or anything like that. It's a bit sore this morning, but
only when twisting it a lot - not when I put pressure on it.

Question is - should I go on my regualarly scheduled run tomorrow or
should I wait another day or two until it's not sore at all?

In my experience with many turned ankles, some very serious, I would
say do not run on it until it's fully healed. For one thing, it's much more
easily injured again, and the second time might be serious. Also, if
you run on it, you will lengthen the healing time substantially, and you
might even cause the pain to become chronic.

The proper procedure, at least from my experience from doctors, is
to immobilize the ankle and let it heal. Then do strengthening exericises
for a time, like storks. Then off you go.

That being said, the ankle is incredibly tough. Also, it's difficult giving
up
good running time. But there are risks.

M.

Go jog right now........your pain is of no concern to me.