rolled my ankle twice

MADMAT

MADMAT

Location
Ohio
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

Swooperjet

Bring the brap!!
Location
Dallas, TX
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

MADMAT

Location
Ohio
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

SuperJETT

So long and thanks for all the fish
Location
none
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.
 
Rickster

Rickster

Matakana Menace
Location
Bay of Plenty, NZ
MADMAT said:
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??
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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.
 
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Jetaddict

Jetaddict

9 years to retirement...
Location
Tampa Bay
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.
 
MADMAT

MADMAT

Location
Ohio
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:
 
yamaslut

yamaslut

kill it
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
you have to stay off it for a while... it won't heal if ya don't
you know better...:Banane35:

MADMAT said:
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??
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ski4

ski4

gonzo
Location
cleveland
SuperJETT said:
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.
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what SJ said
 
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