Ideas about recuperating from a sprain

[Master]

I have been swimming a lot and that has been good for the ankle also running on sand.

[Chris Nagel]

I have been swimming a lot and that has been good for the ankle also running on sand.

That sounds good. You can also use hot water and a heat pad to help it heal.

[Douglas Hall]

I've had problems with my right ankle, twice, now. Last year I injured it (diagnosed as acute ankle injury - ligaments, resulted in significant swelling, and a lot of bruising), and previously (perhaps about 15 years ago, now) had a simlar injury.

Both instances, I went over on my ankle (as if it collapsed beneath me), to the side (so trauma, largely, to the outside of my ankle).

I can't remember how quickly I recovered the first time, but last year's injury took some time - both in terms of pain, and strength and mobility. I did some reading and research, and one of the things I've done - I guess mainly as a preventative measure - was look into some of those funky shoes (unstable soles, things like MBTs, Chung Shi) I have some of both kinds, now, and whenever I'm walking, I wear one or the other kind.

Whether it has made any difference, or not, I'm unsure, but I'm sure I downloaded a PDF, at one point, from MBT's website about a study on unstable shoes and ankle injuries.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying rush out and buy some, nor that this sort of shoe will necessarily make any notable difference to your recovery. Just that, I suppose in a bit of desparation, and hoping to make a difference in terms of rehab and prevention, I've gone down that route because clearly I have some weaknesses with that ankle, now, that aren't easily addressed with the exercise regimes I currently pursue.

Sure, I know that physio is good for immediate recovery, but long term prevention, may be something that can be assisted - I'm going with that theory, anyways, in the hope that I don't do it again, and it's even worse than last time! ;-)

Good luck with whatever you follow for it, and I hope it heals soon.