sprained ankle ... how to get back to racing asap?

[OakLeaf]

Electro-stim, lots of papaya enzyme and Ester-C, a little extra protein, gentle self-massage (strokes, really), comfrey root poultices.

And when you're ready to start ankle-stressing activities again, this is a really, really terrific brace: ASO brace from See The Trainer. Rock-hard support against lateral movement, nearly full flexion and extension, comfortable, fits easily inside an athletic shoe (though not necessarily a motorcycle or ski boot).

Hope you feel better soon.

[HillSlugger]

Flash, how's the rehab going?

[flash]

thanks for asking! j-u-s-t came back from my 2 week follow up visit to the dr. After a brief moment of panic (the dr's, not mine), another round of x-rays was ordered to make sure my foot/ankle wasn't broken in a place that didn't show up during the 1st x-rays (apparently it should look and feel much better than it does). Those x-rays were clear too, so more waiting, icing, and resting were ordered with a plan to start PT in a couple of weeks.

Not ideal, but it could still be worse. At least using crutches is helping me build some serious upper body strength, AND the whole adventure has made me go back to swim trianing (sans kicking, of course)

[HillSlugger]

I sprained my ankle in a race back in June. I never needed crutches and was not sent for PT. I was able to restart swimming and biking about 10 days later. I went 3-4 weeks without running and hadn't really regained my running speed or form for my triathlons in July and August. I ended up taking off another 8 weeks due to knee issues that were probably initiated by the ankle sprain. I'm happy to say that I've now been running again for 2 weeks and it's all feeling good again and my times are looking good.

Please come back and give us periodic updates.

Nicole