I've been doing some research online, and it seems like I've come across Chronic Ankle Instability. Lately it seems like my left ankle will just give out and twist to the side.
I've had a few ankle injuries from Hockey/Soccer but none recently.
Well I've done a fantastic job destroying my ankles through soccer over the years and this happens to me occasionally as well, I just have to be really careful.
I'm no doctor, but as I recall from my last injury they gave me percentages of ligament stretch on each ankle and where, through physio, I could get them back to and it wasnt pretty.
Every time you injure your ankle you stretch the ligaments and they dont go back to the way they were.
Long story short, they basically told me: 'you're screwed, just be careful.'
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I know it's not the same but someone in my family had a similar issue but with their knee. Doctor recommended a brace (just the kind you can pick up at shoppers) and it works well to avoid the giving out.
Maybe try that?
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I've been doing some research online, and it seems like I've come across Chronic Ankle Instability. Lately it seems like my left ankle will just give out and twist to the side.
I've had a few ankle injuries from Hockey/Soccer but none recently.
Anyone else go through something like this?
Probably best to see a real doctor about it before you do any further damage. A new foot & ankle surgeon was just hired at PLC with an outpatient office at the Talisman center, and his wait list is <1 month. Ask your GP for a referral.
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I'm about average weight for my height, 180 / 5'11.
The brace is a good idea, i'll be swinging by shoppers on my way home.
Is it just for playing? Because if its just for playing then yeah, the brace is definitely the way to go, I've been wearing one on each ankle for years. I have a stiff cloth/velcro one for soccer.
Just make sure that they're allowed in whatever league/sport you're playing, some leagues have restrictions on the type of braces are allowed.
And dont wear it when you're not playing otherwise you'll lose whatever strength you have left in your ankles.
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Is it just for playing? Because if its just for playing then yeah, the brace is definitely the way to go, I've been wearing one on each ankle for years. I have a stiff cloth/velcro one for soccer.
Just make sure that they're allowed in whatever league/sport you're playing, some leagues have restrictions on the type of braces are allowed.
And dont wear it when you're not playing otherwise you'll lose whatever strength you have left in your ankles.
It'll mostly be for the gym/hockey.
Good to know not to wear it outside of sports, I was going to slap it on tonight.
Thanks for the tips Locke!
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What kind of shoes do you wear and do you have orthopedic inserts? You definitely need to get some custom inserts if you don't have them. That will straighten out your wonky ankles and likely everything else above. And as for shoes, heavier, high top boots or shoes are actually worse for ankle twisting. You lose sensitivity and feel for where your foot is landing. I've always worn low cut bball shoes, hiking boots etc.
What kind of shoes do you wear and do you have orthopedic inserts? You definitely need to get some custom inserts if you don't have them. That will straighten out your wonky ankles and likely everything else above. And as for shoes, heavier, high top boots or shoes are actually worse for ankle twisting. You lose sensitivity and feel for where your foot is landing. I've always worn low cut bball shoes, hiking boots etc.
I wear dress shoes during the week, and usually loafers on the weekend haha.
Probably best to see a real doctor about it before you do any further damage. A new foot & ankle surgeon was just hired at PLC with an outpatient office at the Talisman center, and his wait list is <1 month. Ask your GP for a referral.
I might suggest something conservative before jumping to an ortho referral. Besides, if it is what the majority of ankle sprains are, ortho won't touch you unless you're a teenage gymnast.
Like my answer in most of these things, go see a physio. GPs don't have specific training in musculoskeletal and won't be all that helpful.
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Custom inserts can help rehab ankle sprains and "improve proprioception in the lower extremity".
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My first day in the car business in 1999. I am wearing those 'fashionable a the time' big clunky dress shoes. The Porsche salesman at the dealership, who dressed razor sharp, like $2000 tailored 3 piece suit that never goes out of fashion and wearing a $20,000 watch walks up to me, and points at my shoes and says "Those are nice shoes.................. Are they corrective?" That was the first words uttered to me by a co-worker, and it was absolutely hilarious.
Later that day, another salesman picks up my temporary business card, looks at my last name, and says "I could tell you were Polish, you have that typical fat Polak face."
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