rolled my ankle twice

[MADMAT]

Rolled my ankle BAD!!!! and then rolled it again 3 weeks and 3 days later.

It felt good so I put on a lace up brace and went riding in 5 footers.

Made it to the end of the second tank of gas and it popped again!!

Am I down for the season???? This sucks!!!!!!!

What everyone said was right though. The first time hurts SO BAD!! I missed 3 days of work for the first time in 10 years!!

The second time I was walking again in 5 minutes.

What do I do man??

[Swooperjet]

Duct tape!:fing02:

That sucks. Been there, done that. It is definately not fun!

I'd say rest it up for a couple of weeks and see how it feels. If it's not still tender, tape it up good with athletic tape under that brace and go ride.:burnout:

[MADMAT]

I should have taped it the first time dangit!!! I thought the lace up brace would be enough.......well I guess it was I was fine for almost 2 full tanks.


Stupid aging:thumbsdown:

[SuperJETT]

Go see a sports medicine doctor.

I was playing indoor soccer in a league years ago and rolled both ankles twice within a year. A soft cast, an injection, some anti-inflammatories, and time healed both perfectly. (the doc said the injection on one was a custom mix of some lubricant, steroid, and anti-inflammatory---I think it was just WD-40).

In the end between me and the doctor, we figured that because I jetski so much, my legs are very strong yet the ankles aren't because they don't do that much side-side stuff, so when I'd go to make a hard cut my leg would overpower the ankle and it would roll over. The indoor surface didn't help much either because of how much grip you can get.

I ended up quitting soccer because spending 6 weeks in a soft cast TWICE was no fun.

[MADMAT]

Thanks man! I'm Keiser P so I have to go through the process but I'll push for sports doc.

[Rickster]

What everyone said was right though. The first time hurts SO BAD!! I missed 3 days of work for the first time in 10 years!!

The second time I was walking again in 5 minutes.

What do I do man??

I had the same problem as a youngster playing Basketball, now today my ankles are like hinges. Pop and walk!:bananapowerslide:

IMO, don't stay off it and as soon as the pain allows, get back on your ski.

Good Luck.

[Jetaddict]

You probably need to get checked out by an orthopedist if it becomes a common occurence. You may have torn tendons or ligaments that require reattachment. Until that happens, your ankle will be significantly weaker and you will be prone to the same injury over and over.
I would say rest it and ice it until it feels strong enough and pain free, then do some mild exercises/therapy for it- I did calf raises and some basic rotation with ankle weights and I haven't had any issues with mine again. If you do go out, tape it and wear some good boots for support.

[Gainera2582]

do band stretches everyday or at least a few times per week before you ride:

YouTube - EliteFTS.com - Jump Stretch Ankle Training (http://youtube.com/watch?v=XKMy8hiuGnY&feature=related)

Check out the other vids, they are great if you need a different stretching routine that isn't boring and will strengthen your body and increased flexibililty vs weakening and irritating the ankle(static stretching).

[MADMAT]

Thanks guys! I have a ankle doc appointment on the 14th so I will compare all of this info.

Looks like I'm down till rock n ride at least though. First time in my life that I have been down for an injury.:sad2:

[Swooperjet]

Good luck with it. Hope it doesn't keep you down and out for too long!

[MADMAT]

As weak and crappy as it feels now I can't imagine any surf riding the rest of this summer.

I'm bummed.

[yamaslut]

you have to stay off it for a while... it won't heal if ya don't
you know better...:Banane35:

Rolled my ankle BAD!!!! and then rolled it again 3 weeks and 3 days later.

It felt good so I put on a lace up brace and went riding in 5 footers.

Made it to the end of the second tank of gas and it popped again!!

Am I down for the season???? This sucks!!!!!!!

What everyone said was right though. The first time hurts SO BAD!! I missed 3 days of work for the first time in 10 years!!

The second time I was walking again in 5 minutes.

What do I do man??

[MADMAT]

this blows:kabong:

[djkorn1]

Stay off it until the ride. See what the ankle doc says and then you'll know what to do.

[blaster800]

Hope it heals in time for the R&R Matt ! If not My doctor said you could at least ride my blue couch ! get better !

[Cliff]

know where your coming from. my ankles arnt worth a damn from racing and or riding dirtbikes when i was much younger. getting old sucks

[nightrider05]

Good luck man..I rolled mine BAD last year and that thing wasnt normal for months. After a couple weeks I was back on the jetski..but it wanted to roll very easily after that.

[MADMAT]

Man a aircast and a lace up make a NICE combo!

[ski4]

Go see a sports medicine doctor.

I was playing indoor soccer in a league years ago and rolled both ankles twice within a year. A soft cast, an injection, some anti-inflammatories, and time healed both perfectly. (the doc said the injection on one was a custom mix of some lubricant, steroid, and anti-inflammatory---I think it was just WD-40).

In the end between me and the doctor, we figured that because I jetski so much, my legs are very strong yet the ankles aren't because they don't do that much side-side stuff, so when I'd go to make a hard cut my leg would overpower the ankle and it would roll over. The indoor surface didn't help much either because of how much grip you can get.

I ended up quitting soccer because spending 6 weeks in a soft cast TWICE was no fun.


what SJ said