NSNZ Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 What's up GN. About 6 weeks ago I sprained my ankle the worst I've ever done it playing basketball. Took 4 1/2 weeks just to be able to walk without a limp, had x-rays done at the time to confirm that it was just ligament damage rather than anything more severe. It has now been 7 weeks since my injury and there is still noticable swelling around the affected ankle (it's my right ankle). Physio says just time and stretching will reduce swelling, as well as low-impact movement such as walking or the stationary bike. He cleared me from squatting/deadlifting etcetra and shooting around. I understand that time will be the best healer, but do any of you have any tips for speeding the process up? Would love to be jumping about on the hardwood again ASAP. Cheers team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellowshipOfTheRon Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 it sucks man but you're gonna have to take some time off from intensive lower body movements. treamil walking eventually light jogging is fine it's straight line even surface. had a pretty bad one myself around start of the year took 2 months before swelling was out and even now it's still not fully right. doing stretching all around to help with range of motion and back to sports again.i remember icing it every day for atleast 10 mins after workouts even if i barely used my ankles. you can still train lower body if you want but it'll have to be with the leg extension/leg curls machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Nasty. You could ask your physio about taking voltaren, but if the injury was 7 weeks ago, I don't know whether voltaren would help now or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gym rat Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Ouch sounds nasty hope your recovery goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9762291220 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 maybe go see a sports doctor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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