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geosom
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Ways of protecting my ankle (which still has surgery pins in it) during action sports?
Apr 2 2013 4:32PM
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Blurst
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put it in a ski boot. Practically a cast.
Apr 2 2013 4:33PM
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geosom
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plan.
Apr 2 2013 4:34PM
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newnewschool
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Get the strongest magnet you can find and put it near your ankle. That should do the trick!
Apr 2 2013 4:39PM
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NoBigDeal
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Why would you risk hurts it again? Just wait until you are healthy again, you don't want to fuck it up even worse
Apr 2 2013 4:41PM
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Blurst
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if you aint livin on the edge yer a little bitch though.
Apr 2 2013 4:42PM
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geosom
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i've had the pins since june.. i feel healthy
Apr 2 2013 4:44PM
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CheddarJack
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well then when did your doctor say you'd be back to normal again? This isn't a very common situation.... coming to NS was a terrible idea. We don't know shit about this.
Apr 2 2013 4:46PM
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RimJobber
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Yeah, nothing says hardcore like breaking something twice.

But for reals. Get a brace that you lace up
Apr 2 2013 4:46PM
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NoBigDeal
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Just because you "feel healthy" does not mean its totally healed. If it were me, I would wait. Nothing is worse than prolonging your rehab. I would wait until your doctor gives you the OK
Apr 2 2013 4:48PM
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geosom
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got any recommendations?
Apr 2 2013 4:51PM
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RimJobber
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I know just from looking through some motocross catalogs that motosport.com carries some lace up ankle braces, probably in the protection section or something.
Apr 2 2013 4:55PM
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geosom
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thanks! +k's for you
Apr 2 2013 4:56PM
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Chron_Rabbit
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ASK A DOCTOR

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Apr 2 2013 5:12PM
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RimJobber
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Sorry, I was on mobile before, but heres some:

http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/SIXSIXONE-ANKLE-RACE-BRACE-PRO




Apr 2 2013 5:21PM
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Fun_dip
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I assume OP is going to have these pins in for life. I know I have a couple in my finger and they're never coming out unless for some reason they cause irritation.
I would say wear an ankle brace and make sure the doctor has cleared you to go.
Apr 2 2013 5:23PM
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geosom
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he has cleared me to go.... im just looking for a support/brace!
Apr 4 2013 6:09AM
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NoBigDeal
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Oh! I thought you weren't cleared yet. If your good to go then ask him what brace he suggests
Apr 4 2013 11:01AM
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Rparr
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I've been wrapping my foot before putting it in a boot when I go skiing since I broke my foot. Not exactly the ankle but you could benefit from it as well. But as the above posters said, a brace would probably be better. I'm just not sure how you get a braced foot into a ski boot.
Apr 4 2013 11:12AM
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feihlination
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you could use those "tight socks" type of things which are used to support ankles or these 15 inch straps that you wrap under and behind your ankles and then together which also support it a little. that way you will probably still be able to fit into a ski boot.
Apr 4 2013 11:16AM
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geosom
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thanks for the ideas..! Looks like i am investing in a brace :)
Apr 4 2013 5:16PM
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