So... my ankle fell off
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I'm not qualified but from the first photo, I'd suggest something is wrong. I might be wrong though. Hm, tbh I wouldn't listen to anyone's opinion on the internet so just take a couple of paracetamol and if it's still f
ked beyond recognition then run down to your local GP. HTH. 
Woulda thought something like yoga or tai chi would help as you're gently applying pressure in different directions to gently strengthen the area.
ked beyond recognition then run down to your local GP. HTH. Pints said:
I have nothing to add to this thread, other than waves of overwhelming nausea.
Woulda thought something like yoga or tai chi would help as you're gently applying pressure in different directions to gently strengthen the area.
I would think that your physio is in the best position to advise what is and isn't appropriate. If you're clear about how hard you want to push yourself then they can reign in the enthusiasm, which is better than them giving you stock exercises and not being aware you want to push it harder.
That said, I broke my ankle in a far less manly and impressive way last year. My recovery consisted of flexibility work on the ankle, both weighted and un-weighted, balance exercises like standing on one leg, standing on one leg on toes, wobble-board/trampette work and strength work to correct the atrophied musculature, such as single leg squats, eccentric heel raises/lowers, step-downs and so on.
Of all of it, the bit I would pay most attention to in retrospect (
), is the flexibility. Work super, super hard at that and the other stuff can be quite easy. A stiff ankle means everything else is really hard. Can you guess how I now know this..?
If you can get the physio to show you how to manipulate it yourself to increase the range of movement, so much the better.
Good luck. Mind your teeth on the breakfast nails...
That said, I broke my ankle in a far less manly and impressive way last year. My recovery consisted of flexibility work on the ankle, both weighted and un-weighted, balance exercises like standing on one leg, standing on one leg on toes, wobble-board/trampette work and strength work to correct the atrophied musculature, such as single leg squats, eccentric heel raises/lowers, step-downs and so on.
Of all of it, the bit I would pay most attention to in retrospect (
), is the flexibility. Work super, super hard at that and the other stuff can be quite easy. A stiff ankle means everything else is really hard. Can you guess how I now know this..?If you can get the physio to show you how to manipulate it yourself to increase the range of movement, so much the better.
Good luck. Mind your teeth on the breakfast nails...
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