So I sprained my ankle, grade 1, and I was wondering how long I will have to wait until I can run/sprint again. Just an estimation. Also, just out of curiosity, how long would a sprain grade 1 or grade 2 have to rest until they can run again?
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First, must know that sprains are not a small issue. Second, always consider grade 1 as grade 2 when it comes to managing it by yourself. 3rdly, anti-inflammatories have no good effect in issues and problems where inflammation is required for the purpose of perfect healing of any kind of injury. Finally, never forget that the more we know, the more we come to know how less we know.
To avoid ongoing pain on exertion, ongoing/recurrent instability and to avoid early arthritis to the joint one must get the proper diagnosis, understand it and see how to use RICE (rest, ice, compress and elevate) diligently.
Rest in a neutral position to the ligament affected is of an utmost importance, and saves other parts of body not to go in to a lethargic mode. Isometric exercises around the affected ligament will take care of the necessity for keeping the body active in spite of the injury. Ankle brace/wrap, walking boot are to protects us from re-injury and also facilitates proper in-time healing if and when recommended by the specialist.
One week for resting the area to let the ligament rest in a neutral position, let swelling go and avoid pain (by rst to the part, not the anti-inflammatories please). Another week or two for restoring range of motion, strength and flexibility in the, and for the, area under discussion. Here you would need gradual return to normal activity of involving the ankle, eg running, playing Tennis, etc. Remember, use of any pain killers to help this return leaves no checks and barriers to over do things and cause more damage eventually (you could discuss this separately with me if you wish to). This full recovery and average timing is different for different people. However, you, the sufferer would know the limits and speeds of returning to normal life/sport again. You must avoid sudden re-injury, and pain and discomfort will guide you through that period of returning to normal. Generally any bone or ligament injury takes additional 6 weeks to 12 weeks of care and time.
Hope that clarified issues in your mind. If not, please ask. God bless you. Suresh
First, must know that sprains are not a small issue. Second, always consider grade 1 as grade 2 when it comes to managing it by yourself. 3rdly, anti-inflammatories have no good effect in issues and problems where inflammation is required for the purpose of perfect healing of any kind of injury. Finally, never forget that the more we know, the more we come to know how less we know.
To avoid ongoing pain on exertion, ongoing/recurrent instability and to avoid early arthritis to the joint one must get the proper diagnosis, understand it and see how to use RICE (rest, ice, compress and elevate) diligently.
Rest in a neutral position to the ligament affected is of an utmost importance, and saves other parts of body not to go in to a lethargic mode. Isometric exercises around the affected ligament will take care of the necessity for keeping the body active in spite of the injury. Ankle brace/wrap, walking boot are to protects us from re-injury and also facilitates proper in-time healing if and when recommended by the specialist.
One week for resting the area to let the ligament rest in a neutral position, let swelling go and avoid pain (by rst to the part, not the anti-inflammatories please). Another week or two for restoring range of motion, strength and flexibility in the, and for the, area under discussion. Here you would need gradual return to normal activity of involving the ankle, eg running, playing Tennis, etc. Remember, use of any pain killers to help this return leaves no checks and barriers to over do things and cause more damage eventually (you could discuss this separately with me if you wish to). This full recovery and average timing is different for different people. However, you, the sufferer would know the limits and speeds of returning to normal life/sport again. You must avoid sudden re-injury, and pain and discomfort will guide you through that period of returning to normal. Generally any bone or ligament injury takes additional 6 weeks to 12 weeks of care and time.
Hope that clarified issues in your mind. If not, please ask. God bless you. Suresh
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If it was truly a Grade 1 sprain (meaning no ligamentous laxity causing ankle joint instability) then your recovery should be 1 to 3 weeks if you rehab it aggressively during that time.
If it does not return to normal function during that time consider the following factors as causes:
-- Inadequate rest/rehab [most likely]
-- Inaccurate grading of the sprain initially
Straight-line running should only be restarted after you can complete a rehab protocol/physical therapy session with no pain during or afterwards and no swelling/pain the following day.
When you restart running, begin with a reduced total weekly mileage level -- reduced by 50% for the first week.
If ANY pain or swelling occur, stop running and restart the rehab phase again. You can repeat this running trial after a couple more weeks.
If you restart running at 50% and have no adverse effects, the increase by 10% each week until you are eventually back at your usual weekly mileage load.
If repeated running trials fail you need additional evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon or other sports medicine practitioner. You may need more imaging (x-rays or MRI) to evaluate for lingering inflammation in the sprain ligament(s).
You can improve ligament healing by adding the following to your daily routine:
-- Bone broth: the real stuff from bones cooked for days. Check local health foods stores. 1/4 cup per day at least
-- Gotu kola -- an herb that promotes connective tissue healing
-- Ice bath for your ankle -- Not lousy ice packs! Submerge that thing in ice water for 5 minutes once a day.
Good luck!
If it does not return to normal function during that time consider the following factors as causes:
-- Inadequate rest/rehab [most likely]
-- Inaccurate grading of the sprain initially
Straight-line running should only be restarted after you can complete a rehab protocol/physical therapy session with no pain during or afterwards and no swelling/pain the following day.
When you restart running, begin with a reduced total weekly mileage level -- reduced by 50% for the first week.
If ANY pain or swelling occur, stop running and restart the rehab phase again. You can repeat this running trial after a couple more weeks.
If you restart running at 50% and have no adverse effects, the increase by 10% each week until you are eventually back at your usual weekly mileage load.
If repeated running trials fail you need additional evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon or other sports medicine practitioner. You may need more imaging (x-rays or MRI) to evaluate for lingering inflammation in the sprain ligament(s).
You can improve ligament healing by adding the following to your daily routine:
-- Bone broth: the real stuff from bones cooked for days. Check local health foods stores. 1/4 cup per day at least
-- Gotu kola -- an herb that promotes connective tissue healing
-- Ice bath for your ankle -- Not lousy ice packs! Submerge that thing in ice water for 5 minutes once a day.
Good luck!
6-8 weeks
Depends on how you treated the ankle right after injury. If you took NSAID meds and used ice, you stopped/decreased your healing. Your ankle will reach 90% of strength in 6 weeks. Running can happen when walking and jogging are pain free at the time and the next day. If you need more healing, Prolotherapy and PRP injection procedures can make a big difference. We have gotten athletes back on the court/field in 3 weeks at full activity with these treatments.Www.blatmanhealthandwellness.com
Grade 1 sprains typically respond well to conservative treatment with ice, rest and occasionally physical therapy. Grade two sprains take several weeks to months to resolve and usually need more significant immobilization and rehab. An orthopedic surgeon can guide you on treatment options and estimate your recovery after examining your ankle.
A lot of factors to consider in order to give you a recovery timeline. Make sure you are being very agressive at rehab: ice bucket, therband, B.A.P.S board, wobbleboard, getting Footlevelers custom orthotics, getting Chiropractic adjustments for the alignment of the bones of your foot (very critical = 25% of all the bones in your body are in your feet)
In our clinic someone with a SIMILAR presentation can be back doing light jogging in as little as a week.
Not taking care of it properly and demanding of it before it heals will lead to permanent damage.
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In our clinic someone with a SIMILAR presentation can be back doing light jogging in as little as a week.
Not taking care of it properly and demanding of it before it heals will lead to permanent damage.
www.discoverhealth.us
rehabilitation of ankle sprain goes by 3 phases,
Phase one :resting protecting and reducing swelling of your injured ankle
Phase 2 : restoring ankle flexibility, range of motion and strenght
phase 3 :gradually return to straight ahead activities, with maintnance exercises and later to more competitive sports
the timing vary with the severity of injury, for grade 1 it takes between 2 to 4 weeks
in shorts you need functional rehabilitation programm to shorten the recovery time
God bless
Phase one :resting protecting and reducing swelling of your injured ankle
Phase 2 : restoring ankle flexibility, range of motion and strenght
phase 3 :gradually return to straight ahead activities, with maintnance exercises and later to more competitive sports
the timing vary with the severity of injury, for grade 1 it takes between 2 to 4 weeks
in shorts you need functional rehabilitation programm to shorten the recovery time
God bless
A lot of that depends on how well you rehabilitate your ankle. I recommend you go to a physical therapist to get a rehabilitation program and follow it precisely. If you do not rehab this ankle properly you absolutely will have problems with it to some degree throughout your entire life.
You also want to go to a chiropractor that focuses on extremity adjusting. The absolutely critical that you have the bones in your feet property line for the best possible outcome in healing.
Chiropractic gets fantastic results with ankle adjustments and returning athletes back to full range of motion.
www.discoverhealth.us
You also want to go to a chiropractor that focuses on extremity adjusting. The absolutely critical that you have the bones in your feet property line for the best possible outcome in healing.
Chiropractic gets fantastic results with ankle adjustments and returning athletes back to full range of motion.
www.discoverhealth.us
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