Bruised Ankle - Health + Injury

10/02/2004 at 13:49

Having run my 1st marathon just over a week ago, I embarked on a weeks skiing straight after (crazy I know, but I had no choice!)
I fell on my ankle and it's now quite tender!
Will rest and Ibuprofen work? Maybe a little cycling...?
Can anyone recommend any other advice?

Thanks in anticipation,

Gareth

Nessie

10/02/2004 at 16:11

Rest and ibuprofen is your best course of action, as only time will really heal a bruise. If it's not swollen, and it doesn't cause any pain, a bit of cycling shouldn't do much harm.

Don't fall off and hurt it again though!

JF11

10/02/2004 at 19:50

Gareth,

Spooky - seems skiing & running don't mix. See my post on Aircast Ankle support
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?dt=4&UTN=30398&srchdte=0&V=6&SP=362999468258624229460

Also, Ibuprofen gel from Boots seems to help.

Jerry.

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