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Ankle Problems

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ILoveOhio
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My ankle has been getting destroyed skating over the past month.  I rolled it about 4 times and the last time I severely sprained it.  It's been about two weeks since then.  There is still a mini bump on my lower ankle.  I can walk on it like normal and it doesn't hurt much.  Still minor pain, but managable.

The question:  Tomorrow everyone is going to have a little get together at the icerink.  I REALLY want to snowboard, but I'm not sure if it is the best idea.  Will I do permanent damage to my ankle if I choose to ride tomorrow?  I don't want to mess my winter up over a little icerink session.

Let me know what you think.
Jul 18 2009 2:10PM
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Franny
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Its always good to see snowboarders on NS.
Jul 18 2009 2:41PM
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Coalescent
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i dont think many people here are doctors but normally when something is injured, it is a lot easier to injure it again.
Jul 18 2009 2:45PM
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TreePatroller
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I have sprained my right ankle close to 10 times, from minor to severe, doing everything from playing soccer and basketball to skateboarding and biking.  It all started in HS, about 6 years ago, and I'm not saying it was the cause, but over this past winter I had to have surgery to have a ruptured disk in my lower back removed and fused.  Now I know from you ankle to your lower back is a long ways, but I have half a mind to realize that my weak ankle effected my right leg, which in turn effected the way i walk/ sit/ sleep...everything.  So basically what I am getting down to is take care of it while you can, it can lead to worse shit down the road.  I am just now getting full strength back in my right leg, but my ankle is still super weak.  Look into a lace-up ankle brace or something of that nature, once those ligaments are stretched, theres no turning back until its time for surgery.  thats just my experience.
Jul 18 2009 2:58PM
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PhilboydStudge
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i just sprained my ankle two days ago, it sucks. i sprained both ankles last summer, and now this one. i'd heal it up if i were you, you don't want it to bother you
Jul 18 2009 2:58PM
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ILoveOhio
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Ok so I went outside and got all my shit on.  I hopped around a little bit and it kind of REALLY hurt.  I'll take another week off.  I'm bummed but what can ya do?
Jul 18 2009 3:51PM
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aurora.
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I am currently sitting at home icing my broken/sprained ankle. Skiers/snowboarders have abnormally weak ankles so they get injured much easily. Im not a doctor, but if i were you, id ice it regularly and if it's swelling, take something to keep the swelling down. Once it feels better again, start doing ankle strengthening exercises. You can use resistance bands, you can walk on your toes, you can stand on a pillow or wiggly surface, whatever works best for you. You will be plagued with ankle injuries for life if you arent proactive about making them stronger.
Jul 18 2009 5:27PM
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Flood9
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Injuring ankles=most frustrating few months of your life
Jul 18 2009 7:49PM
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charmander
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man i feel ya

my ankles all fucked up too.

no bueno
Jul 18 2009 7:56PM
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*TURBONERD*
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vibes, bro. i hate injuries. tore my mcl a couple months back, it sucked. then i broke my arm. heal fast
Jul 18 2009 8:02PM
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Wilsooon
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I sprained my ankle like 2 months ago and it still bugs me. After it heals u have to restrengthen it. theres a bunch of exercises on the intermenet that will help strengthen it.
Jul 18 2009 8:07PM
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inactive
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good call sir
Jul 18 2009 9:29PM
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TheUngroomed
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personally, i wouldn't wanna be fucked for life   so id take it easy!
Jul 19 2009 12:10AM
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icon1234
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bad ankle sprains can take 1-3 month to get heal back to 100%... And the worst part is if its not healed 100% and you resprain you gotta start all over again. If you really wanna snowboard try getting your ankled wrap by a atheltic trainer....
Jul 19 2009 12:26AM
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LoLo913
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ankle injuries can be a chronic problem, my whole soccer career i think I was running around on taped ankles. once you stretch out those ligaments you are dealing with constant instability. I have been rehabbing from acl surgery all summer and been doing a ton of balance stuff. not only has it helped my knee but i've also seen a huge difference in my ankle strength. just standing on a pillow, will help work all those little muscle in your ankle. and these pads are really good too

peep this article too: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/how-to-fix-bad-ankles/
Jul 19 2009 8:35AM
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PhaedeD
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if it hurts stay off of it for a month, if you dont be prepared to have a shitty ski season. i broke one ankle in 3 different places, i know all about ankle problems.
Jul 19 2009 9:19AM
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ReedSkis~
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just take it easy, its not worth ruining the whole upcoming season over one day right?
unfortunately thats how it always seems to happen...

I just broke my ankle 3 weeks ago on the trampoline and ruined a trip to argentina, and basically the entire summer...
Although my injury was pretty un-preventable you have somewhat of a warning. I would definitely rest your ankle and maybe see a doctor.

Jul 19 2009 10:43AM
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ILoveOhio
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So.  I'm going today and probably filming the whole time.  I'll post the edit hahah.  I may strap in and hit it a few times if I'm feeling overly stoked.
Jul 19 2009 1:21PM
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tedmgee
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good idea just dont ride and flim. take it easy.

and like a month before the season stops i would recommend oyu not to skateboard becuase you dont want to injure yourself

Jul 19 2009 4:32PM
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deleted5
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Ankle Problems? talk to tanner
Jul 19 2009 4:33PM
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arne_
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slackline is a good way to strengthen your ankles.
Jul 19 2009 4:59PM
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ILoveOhio
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I decided to film (I tried riding once).  Here's the edit.

https://newschoolers.com/web/content/viewvideo/id/282616/
Jul 21 2009 1:44PM
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I_Am_Mod
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true! after my broken ankle i slacklined a lot and got better very fast, alltough i still feel it isnt as strong as my other ankle...
my advice, take it easy, dont do stupid stuff, but make sure you still have fun!
Jul 21 2009 3:02PM
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.jesus.
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i love you you make me laugh so much but any who to the original poster ibuprofen it great for injurys hell i broke may foot and didnt go to the doctor for a few weeks and i was fine with ibuprofen still hurt but not as bad 
Jul 23 2009 12:33AM
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Blandct
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sprained the fuck out of mine in october and was fucked up thru about january resprained that bitch on a trampoline in may still not 100% fuck ankles
Jul 23 2009 1:05AM
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