Rolled Ankle

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

Tanner, I know that men's and women's joints are somewhat different, so what I say may not apply to you. But both my daughter and I have had problems with rolled ankles. Once we had one injury, it just kept re-rolling. It was really, really hard to get it stabilized. I know that it's hard to take off the rest of hte season, but you should really think about cutting back, or taking a week or two off. Each time you re-roll it, you're doing more damage, and it can snowball in a hurry. Please be very careful.

Juulie makes a good point that this type of injury can feel okay before it actually is. I will disagree that you need to cut back right away because everyone is different, but taping or bracing and being a bit careful is a good idea. If you have further trouble you should definitely get it looked at.

I'm fortunate (from this perspective) to have loose joints - I've never had a severely sprained ankle because I can roll a long way without doing any damage. (I'm sure I'll have other problems down the line, but these genes are teh only ones I have!) My point is only that everyone is different and the only way to find out is to work your way back onto it.

Many people won't ever have other issues after a sprain.

If you get a chance, can you tell us what it looks/feels like today?

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Juulie makes a good point that this type of injury can feel okay before it actually is. I will disagree that you need to cut back right away because everyone is different, but taping or bracing and being a bit careful is a good idea. If you have further trouble you should definitely get it looked at.

You could be right for Tanner. I know one of the things lots of trainers and doctors say is that women's joints aren't as strong, and women do tend to have more problems. But I think cutting back sooner than later is generally a good idea for everyone. It's those first few days that the most important healing can be done, and also when any further mishap can be the most damaging. I think that's probably true for women and men. A few days of the old RICE, can make for a much faster recovery.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

You could be right for Tanner. I know one of the things lots of trainers and doctors say is that women's joints aren't as strong, and women do tend to have more problems. But I think cutting back sooner than later is generally a good idea for everyone. It's those first few days that the most important healing can be done, and also when any further mishap can be the most damaging. I think that's probably true for women and men. A few days of the old RICE, can make for a much faster recovery.

Can't disagree with anything you said there - I'm assuming if he's banged up enough to not go he won't try, but we'll see!

And my wife would agree with you 100% - muscle strength has a lot to do with joint stability, and men tend to have more natural muscle strength, hence more stable joints. But each and every person is different in both their stability and elasticity in their muscles, tendons and ligaments.

So...bottom line - diagnosing and giving advice other than "ice it and see the doc" is probably silly on all our parts!

[tjones1]

The swelling isn't too bad. I would say very mild. It's certainly a little sore, but I thought it would be much worse.

I might have lucked out. Tomorrow I am going to get taped by a trainer before the game.

I'm certainly taking it easy all of today. Thanks everyone for the great advice.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by tjones1

The swelling isn't too bad. I would say very mild. It's certainly a little sore, but I thought it would be much worse.

I might have lucked out. Tomorrow I am going to get taped by a trainer before the game.

I'm certainly taking it easy all of today. Thanks everyone for the great advice.

Sounds like you're going to be just fine. Remember - ice and ibuprofen!!

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Sounds like you're going to be just fine. Remember - ice and ibuprofen!!

Check. Getting ready to log off for a few hours and go watch some TV. Ahhhh, the tough life.. eh M&M?

[PIAA REF]

I prefer the poor man spa treatment.

Put foot in toilet and flush... Repeat as needed.