Ankle Sprain! Oh No! Quick Solutions Here!
Have you ever rolled over on your ankle, caught yourself and thought nothing of it? Perhaps you felt a mild “twinge”, but simply kept moving through your normal activities?
That’s my story! About three weeks ago, I rolled over on my left ankle and ignored it until it really hurt when I pushed in the clutch on the standard shift car I drive. By the time I paid attention, a week had passed and the ankle was quite swollen and painful! It was time for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation the protocol our physio recommends. Here are the photos: before with ice, and elevation and compression/ rest. I gave it 48 hours - No Response.
A quick check in with Estelle, our physio, indicated a high-ankle sprain where a small bone was pushed out of place when I rolled over on my ankle. The prescription: laser twice weekly and taping the ankle bone in place until healing is complete. The good thing is that once the ankle was taped, I was able to do all my normal activities with ease: hiking, rebounder and yoga. How cool is that!
The downside: this injury has an 8-week healing time frame; and that just doesn’t work for me!
My husband and I plan to attend a wedding in Calgary, early August. I hope to hike and dance up a storm at the wedding. Hopefully the addition of laser will be the secret sauce that makes it all happen.
If there is anything I have learned since I ‘ve been involved in this clinic, it’s the truth in the old adage, “A stitch in time saves nine”. The challenge is actually taking the time for self care.
I will keep you posted how the healing goes!
Estelle Barry PT, has close to 40 years of experience working as a physiotherapist treating the full spectrum of physical injuries. Bioflex laser therapy has been part of the therapy she offers for nearly 15 years. If you are injured and want to get back in fighting form quickly, seek out a pro with the therapy and experience you trust.
Estelle offers 15 minute free telephone consults for those of you dealing with an injury. Please don't hesitate to reach out for the help you need.
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