Finally hit my goal but i just sprained my ankle :(

This has to be the absolute worst timing for an injury! The last time I rolled my ankle it was a good week before I was back to walking normally on it. I wasn't in any fitness routine back then either. Now that I've dropped 30 lbs and am so excited (and nervous) about maintaining I'm wondering what I can do to not get discouraged. Any creative excersises I could try?

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  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
    Weight lifting that doesn't involve the ankle and swimming come to mind. I'm so sorry for you!
  • tech_kitten
    tech_kitten Posts: 221 Member
    Swimming/water aerobics are all good for while you recover from an injury.
  • Allyvegan
    Allyvegan Posts: 98 Member
    Google or youtube search for seated exercises/upper body cardio, etc. I've had ankle injuries in the past, and am currently at the end of recovering from a knee thing. I found quite a few good ways to get a little bit of cardio/increasing heart rate while seated and using the upper body. You can probably do even more of these, since you won't have to worry about not twisting your knee too much. It's really frustrating, but focus on healing and getting better! It will happen.
  • msadams6
    msadams6 Posts: 1
    Swimming would be a good thing. Remember to also RICE-A (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Analgesics - Motrin may be the best, as long as you don't have any contra-indication). My wife likes to use Kinesiology tape to help support the ankle during the healing process. take it easy, congratulation, and keep your chin up your doing great. I'm not even at my goal yet, Great job.
  • craftywitch_63
    craftywitch_63 Posts: 829 Member
    Actually the Physical and Occupational Therapists with whom I work recommend resting the injured joint for 2 days and alternate heat for 15 mins (dry heat, like a warm towel or better yet a heating pad) followed by 15 mins of ice for 3 reps about 4 times a day. And anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen.

    Then, if the pain is decreased after 2 days, try walking short distances, and increase the time/distance until the pain is gone. I don't know about lifting, since that puts extra weight on the injury, unless you can work the upper torso while sitting, but the PTs and OTs are usually pretty enthusiastic about water aerobics after the two day rest.

    I know this sucks. :flowerforyou:
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
    OUCH.. I know how you feel, I used to twist my ankle often..... but (touch wood) not since I moved to Minimalist running shoes and away from heel striking to more forefoot running (It works for me).
  • beachme14
    beachme14 Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks everyone! As the day has gone by I don't think it's going to be as bad as the last time I hurt it, I hope I can start walking on it again sooner than I thought. I love having a support group like this, great advice. Thanks again :)