Jordan Bell update: Sprained left ankle, will not return. Also remember, once you're weight bearing and working toward getting rid of your crutches, you can use things like strollers or grocery carts to help you balance (and also kill some of your weight bearing time!) The next 3 exercises are real bangers for strengthening your ankle again. It is a very strong tape that stretches, to wrap the outer layer. (Has to be above waist height to be of any use.) Wrapping the sprained area with an ACE bandage (elastic compression wrap) helps in reducing swelling. Christmas Eve am I was putting one last load in the car when I fell. Most cases of osteochondritis dissecans of the talus occur around the time of skeletal maturity (10-14 years of age for girls . Compression, elastic bandage if available. X-rays negative, MRI tomorrow. Hold for 30 seconds, repeat 2-3 rounds. 5 Tips to Prevent Recurrent Sprained Ankles - Life's Work PT It was my ankle injury that got me into the gym, but my back and hip stopped hurting from all those hours typing at my desk. Crutch Walking Crutch walking (assuming you can use crutches) is another good way to stay physically active. And I would do all that, can't say it didn't still hurt. Feels somewhat like a ball. 9 Causes of Ankle Swelling & How to Treat Them Others come with a flat, skid-proof sole that is generally useful for standing but difficult to walk in for long periods. ROM seems same as other (right) foot. What is Rolled Ankle? Know its Treatment & Recovery Period It will take a while to heal. It is slowly improving. Beal has missed time due to various ankle injuries in the past, and even though he's listed as 'day-to-day', I wouldn't expect him to play tomorrow night against the Nets. sprained my ankle at work can I still go back? - allnurses® I would do in this order. What are some tips on living alone with a broken ankle? Answer (1 of 5): Keep everything you need as to where you spend the most time as possible. exits series finale with left ankle sprain. Elevation(put some pillows under your ankle and get it above heart level. Discussion Sprained/Twisted Ankle Author Date within 1 day 3 days 1 week 2 weeks 1 month 2 months 6 months 1 year of Examples: Monday, today, last week, Mar 26, 3/26/04