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Speeding up injury recovery
Well I've yet to play one of our 4 games this season after having a full back land on my ankle in our last preseason training. I tried to play a game 2 weeks ago and got hit sideways and I was down and out again.
I have a serious sprained ankl
Its actually depressing to have trained all year to sit on the sideline (I actually hate the rt who replaced me, he has made like 2 trainings all year and now gets to start) to the point that I am finding it hard to turn up to games still
e with the entire left side of it still hurting like hell when I try to run. I've had an x ray which showed no break (so happy about that)
Does anyone have any suggestions of how to get back in pads?
I've been strapping it for work, unfortunately staying completely off it isn't an option.
Thanks guys(and sorry to complain)
I have a serious sprained ankl
Its actually depressing to have trained all year to sit on the sideline (I actually hate the rt who replaced me, he has made like 2 trainings all year and now gets to start) to the point that I am finding it hard to turn up to games still
e with the entire left side of it still hurting like hell when I try to run. I've had an x ray which showed no break (so happy about that)
Does anyone have any suggestions of how to get back in pads?
I've been strapping it for work, unfortunately staying completely off it isn't an option.
Thanks guys(and sorry to complain)
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Permalink Reply by LeCharles Bentley on -
Matt, sorry to hear that! Obviously the old modalities of ice and rest are tried and true. It sounds like its still inflammed and getting the inflammation out should be the focus. Definately add some NSAIDS to your treatment. I like to avoid wheat when I get sore. Your diet right now will be critical in your bodies inflammatory response. Try staying away from dairy and wheat for a while until you start to feel better. Drink a lot of water to keep your body hydrated and sytem flushed. Keep it moving also because this will create a pump like effect and move the swelling out of the ankle. I had a high ankle sprain a few years back and it took every bit 2 weeks to get back in action but I still was limited for about 4 weeks. Good Luck and DONT rush it!
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Permalink Reply by Danny Steele on -
I had the same thing happen this year (DT not a FB) and it put me out for the season. I did a lot of work with a physiotherapist. The injury was in June and it is still weak and sore on the outside. A severe sprain can be worse than a break. Range of motion should be your first priority before you get too heavily into strengthening it. For return to the field, I got an Active Ankle brace that is basically a "splint". When I secure it and put on a midtop cleat, it is extremely hard to turn the ankle. Once I get running around, I don't even notice it on.
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Permalink Reply by Matt Sheridan on -
Hi Matt
A little advice for ya - LeCharles is right that dietary considerations need to be paid attention to. His advice to abstain from wheat and dairy is good, but limited to a certain blood type. Our bodies gastro-intestinal and inflammatory/immune response to foods and other antagonists is largely determined by our blood type (think about an organ transplant). If you don't know for sure what your blood type is, your ancestry can give you a clue - but i would recommend finding out for sure as the implications are widespread and far reaching in terms of not only your training but also your overall health and lifestyle. Also, assuming you're pursuing traditional modalities (ice, IFC, galvanic flushing, etc) something to consider is accupuncture. I myself played many years at 350+ and have found that big guys combined with a competitive nature results in a frustrating recovery on a weight bearing joint such as the ankle. LeCharles' advice to take it slow is right on the money - one can't underestimate the forces on that joint - especially at our position with all the pounding and load bearing. I have experienced great success with a multi-disciplinary approach to recovery that includes accupuncture to alleviate the inevitable spasming. Hope this helps some!
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