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Ankle support

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Ankleswell · 13/12/2021 21:25

I have twisted my ankle twice within a week. Both times my foot rolled inwards and before I had really realised what had happened I was on the floor.
Now my ankle is a little bruised and swollen.

I’m now worried it’s going to keep happening as the tendons have been stretched. Is there anything I can do to stop my ankle rolling?

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JohnHunter · 14/12/2021 22:16

It's often the case that a sprained ankle becomes prone to injury and is never quite the same again.

A brace like this can be worn with a shoe and offers the ankle support while it heals: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kuangmi-Stabilizers-Auxiliary-Strength-Protection/dp/B01LFADFUK/ref=ascdff_B01LFADFUK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310705025920&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=307420939339412630&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006976&hvtargid=pla-562050778936&psc=1

We sometimes send people with severely or recurrently sprained ankles for physiotherapy. Whether or not this actually helps, I don't know.

FixTheBone · 15/12/2021 17:59

A60 ankle support.

Don't wear it all the time, only activities when you feel more prone to injury.

Need to do some exercises, range of movement, strengthening, proprioception.

Ankleswell · 15/12/2021 18:15

Thanks for the replies, I’ll look into the suggested supports.
My GP called today for an unrelated matter, I mentioned my ankle issue and he’s arranged a physio appointment for tomorrow!

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