I figured I may as well update this. I originally damaged my ankle the first week of September, we are now in March so a full 6 months...and it's still fubarred.
I went to a physio about an unrelated back issue but brought this up a few times with him. He gave me a few exercises and told me to keep it strapped up. My main problem is that apart from still being sore, it swells up if I do anything...i've tried to do a bit of swimming but even that aggravates it.
I went to my local GP as well about the back issue but brought it up with him while I was in there. He tested it and said the range of motion was fine and that the ligaments were ok as well so i don't really get what's going on with it. Realistically what can a physio do if it is still swelling up? all they will tell me to do is certain exercises that will make it swell?
I'll take any suggestions at this stage, it's driving me nuts!
thank you both for the advice, I have been keeping it strapped up and will continue to do so. I'll look into the other options in the coming weeks
Hello!
Soft tissue injuries like ligament tears can be diagnosed by an orthopedician or you can go for MRI scans for a proper diagnosis.
I would suggest you to wear ankle brace till the healing is complete for 4 weeks and then start physiotherapy.
Follow up with an orthopedician in a regular manner till healing is complete.
Take care!
oops
I meant to say
severe ligament damage can cause laxity that can't improve.
for this, prolotherapy can be curative and restore the ligaments to more their original levels of tension.
Yes, its amazing what pain and dysfunction happens with severe ankle sprains.
I would wear compression socks for swelling and to help with pain.
Also, get a sturdy ankle support (that has velcro straps) that pulls in multiple directions to create stability. Severe ligament damage may improve and there is a procedure called Prolotherapy that might be just the ticket to heal the ligaments back to more normal tightness.
you can google the ankle sprain supports
Do your homework from the PT regularly and good luck