Sprained Ankle Advice

Hi all,

I sprained my ankle last week in a trail running race. I had it x-rayed (no fracture) and went with crutches and RICE the first few days, which happened to coincide with a pre-planned kayak/camping trip to the San Juans (difficult, but enjoyable).

Anyway, a week later most of the swelling is down, but I'm still limping pretty good. Am trying some intermittent flexibility motions while at my desk job, but want to make sure I don't damage it further.

Figure folks on here may have some good advice too - any recommendations for a strong recovery? (I want it solid for the ski season, of course!)

Ice, ice,... and then more ice. Keep it up long after you think you need to. Wearing good ski boots will provide good support for your ankle. Remember to ice after those Palmer laps.

Given the apparent severity, might be worth a session with a PT for advice and possible recommendation for a soft brace to support your ankle, or get some thera-bands and google "ankle exercises after a sprain".

Be patient with the recovery, sprained ankles tend to take a long time to heal 100%. At age 31, I had a severe sprain take 4 months to heal enough to run pain free.

Given the apparent severity, might be worth a session with a PT for advice 

I second the PT recommendation. I found out the hard way that recovery from an injury is much quicker and more complete with the help of a PT.

Be patient with the recovery, sprained ankles tend to take a long time to heal 100%.  At age 31, I had a severe sprain take 4 months to heal enough to run pain free.

x2, running on it too hard, too early for me not only lengthened the recovery time but also messed with my knee.