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Sprained my ankle, race is in a week
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 2011-06-14 4:50 PM |
 175  |  Subject: Sprained my ankle, race is in a weekSo I sprained my left ankle about 6 weeks ago. I have been running on it for about 2 weeks with a brace for support (to ensure I don't re-injure it) with no problems. This last Saturday, I stepped in a pothole and sprained my right ankle. (boo!!!) I've been on crutches for the past 3 days, since I can't really limp around on my crappy left ankle without risk of reinjuring it while my right ankle heals. I am now able to put weight on my right ankle for a short while (maybe 30 minutes) before it starts aching. It swells a little, and there's still some bruising, but I've been icing, resting, and elevating it while I can. My sprint triathlon is on Sunday. Do you think it would be unwise to try and walk (if not run) the run portion of the race? I have two more races this season, an Olympic in July, and a HIM in August. |
| 2011-06-14 5:53 PM in reply to: #3549251 |
Science Nerd 28760     Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Sprained my ankle, race is in a week So you can't walk for 30 minutes without lots of swelling, but you think you could walk 3.1 miles on Sunday? Yes, I think it's unwise, especially if you want to be healthy for your races later in the season. |
| 2011-06-14 6:56 PM in reply to: #3549251 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Sprained my ankle, race is in a week Do the bike and the swim and DNF if you want to race. Leave your running shoes AT HOME. No temptation. Get a PT RX so you stop spraining your ankles!!! Sos orry about your luck  |
| 2011-06-14 7:37 PM in reply to: #3549251 |
| 175 | Subject: RE: Sprained my ankle, race is in a week Well, I was hoping that it would continue recovering through Saturday and then I'd be okay for Sunday. I guess that might just be wishful thinking...just wanted to ask the people of PT if it was even a possibility. I just got hopeful because I came across a few websites saying you could get back into running right away as long as you're careful not to twist your ankles at all; but you know what they say about internet medical advice... What is a PT RX? Physical Therapy? I did just order a wobble board online to hopefully rehab my ankles and keep from spraining them again. I guess I'm just really disappointed because I was so elated that my first sprain was healing up and things seemed to be looking good for the race. |
| 2011-06-15 11:50 AM in reply to: #3549251 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Sprained my ankle, race is in a week PT Rx is probably a prescription for Physical Therapy. I was having similar issues - spraining my ankles regularly - and did a few months of PT to strengthen them. It was really helpful and I haven't had problems since. I just wouldn't take the risk during a race if they are just healing. |
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