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ankle injury - when to see the doc?

guest — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:55:11 GMT

Sorry to hear about the roll. Here's an article with some info that might help once you get past the PRICE phase http://www.p2sportscare.com/pain-relief-huntington-beach-ca/how-can-this-help-my-injury/ankle-sprain-treatment-orange-county/

I would recommend to see a doc or therapist to apply any of the advise though.

Good luck

ankle injury - when to see the doc?

guest — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:14:53 GMT

You can do Ice for 72 hrs with no problems, I suggest you see someone asap. why? well you may have injured a tendon or worse ruptured, brusing is bleeding under the skin, and xray or MRI could determine the extent of the injury and what course of action to rehab. your injury. I would elevate the foot, compression wrap (ace) stay off it, continue to ice and seek medical attention.

ankle injury - when to see the doc?

guest — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:57:28 GMT

Quick summary: I injured my ankle playing basketball 8 days ago. I rolled it, classic ankle sprain with swelling, blue/purple bruising and some pain. For the next 4 days I mostly followed the classic RICE therapy (rest/ice/compression/elevation - it was hard to keep the ankle elevated during the day.) Also used sodium naproxen 2x day. Days 3-5 I started using heat (2x day). On Day 5, pain was gone (swelling down, but not gone), so I figured I'd go out for a run and stop immediately if it hurt. Good news - no pain, so did 6 "easy" miles (9:45 pace). Bad news - Dial forward to Monday, and my ankle & foot are swollen, even more bruising and it hurts! I resume RICE (No heat). Past 2 days aren't any better. OK, I realize I'm a knucklehead. So, how long do I continue RICE before getting medical advice? Thanks in advance.