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[bucky fellini]

Still limping two weeks after "death rolling" my ankle. Now the ball of my foot is all sore because I have to walk a certain way.

Anyone know how to heal torn ligaments?

time is the biggest factor. ligaments can take a while to heal - it could be anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks. they have very little blood cells flowing through them, which is what does most of the healing.

depending on how the healing goes, you may want to look into some physio. it wouldn't hurt. you want to make sure they don't heal "stretched", or they'll be bitched in the long run. the muscles around them might even need some work too, from over-compensating for your injury.

when I broke my fibula my foot did a 360, completely fucking the ligaments and tendons in my ankle. I can't stress enough the importance of following the advice of a physiotherapist.

[dtotherob]

Still limping two weeks after "death rolling" my ankle. Now the ball of my foot is all sore because I have to walk a certain way.

Anyone know how to heal torn ligaments?

bucky is right. follow directions of the doc, or physio therapist first. 

i like to balance on one foot, while i rotate circles with the other one. i do 20 left and 20 right circles with each foot.  i find it helps the stationary foot/ankle/lower leg parts and the circles keep the blood flowing in the other.  i've also stuck my feet in water and used the little bit of resistance turning circles again with me feet.

i do this after each session, sometimes before. helps keep me from freezing up.    i don't know if it's recommended, but i find it really helps me. otherwise, i hope the unfortunately slow healing process is going well for you.

i've had a cast on each foot 3 times, not to mention the countless other times i just said fuck it, and let it heal on it's own. (see epic road trip, lol)

[Hefeweizen]

My physical therapist used to tell me to hold my foot in the air and "write" each letter of the alphabet with it to exercise the muscles and tendons.

[m477]

I've sprained my ankles so many times, my advice is pretty simple. Ice on and off every 15-20 minutes for the first two days, then after that just rest it.  Not much more to it than that.  Advil or some anti-inflammatory works too.

If you have health insurance with a cheap copay its a good idea to see a doctor for some xrays.  Plus, if the doctor sees you in pain, they may offer you some kind of a painkiller which is good to have. 

[m477]

My physical therapist used to tell me to hold my foot in the air and "write" each letter of the alphabet with it to exercise the muscles and tendons.

Yep, I was told this also.  After one really bad sprain I couldnt walk for 2 weeks.... once I was able to put pressure on it I would do the alphabet technique.  It was crazy, my ankle was so weak it would start to burn before I got to Z.  Its a good warmup technique also.

[Paper/Scissors]

Thanks for all the advice guys! I want to start rehabing this ankle with some exercises pretty soon when I find time.

[susej]

Heart attacks

[Paper/Scissors]

Heart attacks

who?

[dtotherob]

Heart attacks

who?

ya man. that's not good news to hear.

[susej]

Not me.  My old man.

He's alright now.  Pretty scary for a while there though. 

[C H U C K]

Good to hear your dad is doing better!

[dtotherob]

ya, for sure.  my dad just had one a couple weeks ago also. he's doing well. that's good news man.

[C H U C K]

Good to hear your dad is doing well also, Dan.

[dtotherob]

thanks boss.

[susej]

Thanks d and chuck. 

Freaked out a bit because I was out of town at the time and they couldn't get ahold of me.