Thursday I was out Cross country skiing at the local golf course and managed to twist (sounds nicer than sprain) my ankle quite badly.
From I've read, it's a level 3 sprain with torn ligaments. (**Warning** don't read on if you have a weak stomach)-I know that because of the level of pain (intense/severe!) and the horrific "crunching" sound, normally reserved for the chiropractor's table, when the fall occurred. x(
Today is Sunday, the swelling/pain has decreased considerably, I can walk without the aid of crutches :7
Now, what do I do as far as exercise goes? This week I think I will only be doing upper body weight work in a seated position. But I fear doing cardio too soon and won't do it for at least a week. My doc said I could probably do high-impact later this week again (?!!?), but I'm really beginning to doubt the wisdom of that thought.
Do I have any "Twisted (ankle) Sisters" out there? What did you do to recover? I have access to a club with a pool, by the way.
I'm SO thankful it wasn't broken. DH and the family have been wonderful, I was totally surprised.
Thanks in advance, all.
Julie :+ ;(
Edit: I should have mentioned the doc "gave" me ($$$) a neat little "gel cast" splint thingie I can wear with the support of a high top shoe for walking and exercise. I'm not wearing it, yet, beacuse I prefer the compression of the ace bandage, right now. (Plus, I can only fit so many things inside my shoe, besides my foot, ya know.)
From I've read, it's a level 3 sprain with torn ligaments. (**Warning** don't read on if you have a weak stomach)-I know that because of the level of pain (intense/severe!) and the horrific "crunching" sound, normally reserved for the chiropractor's table, when the fall occurred. x(
Today is Sunday, the swelling/pain has decreased considerably, I can walk without the aid of crutches :7
Now, what do I do as far as exercise goes? This week I think I will only be doing upper body weight work in a seated position. But I fear doing cardio too soon and won't do it for at least a week. My doc said I could probably do high-impact later this week again (?!!?), but I'm really beginning to doubt the wisdom of that thought.
Do I have any "Twisted (ankle) Sisters" out there? What did you do to recover? I have access to a club with a pool, by the way.
I'm SO thankful it wasn't broken. DH and the family have been wonderful, I was totally surprised.
Thanks in advance, all.
Julie :+ ;(
Edit: I should have mentioned the doc "gave" me ($$$) a neat little "gel cast" splint thingie I can wear with the support of a high top shoe for walking and exercise. I'm not wearing it, yet, beacuse I prefer the compression of the ace bandage, right now. (Plus, I can only fit so many things inside my shoe, besides my foot, ya know.)