He tore the ligaments and cracked a bone in his ankle about 5 years ago but still get s pain after ariound 2 hour s walking, often when walking down hill. Does anyone know of anything that may help?
2007-01-20 09:49:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Physical therapy, and perhaps some orthotic work to his hiking boots.
Signed,
guy who broke fibular just above my ankle, and how has a plate, 4 screws and 2 pins in there.
2007-01-20 09:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You didn't say what kind of footwear your partner wears when he goes on these long walks. One suggestion is that he reviews his current footwear and the other is that he wears a support band in that area.
Since ligaments take a very long time to heal and broken/damaged bones can cause problems later on, it makes sense that he gives the area attention by way of gentle massage as a new habit.
2007-01-20 10:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
obviously long walks are causing pain therefore reduce walking to avoid the pain.
it's best after an accident of any kind to gradually build up exercise routines that involve putting pressure on the damaged part of the body - afterall every time you exercise a damaged part and you experience pain the body needs time to heal.
Perhaps then long walks are too long so try shortening them and then gradually make your walks longer - give your body time to heal!!
2007-01-20 10:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by hillman_avenger2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds silly but ice packs in the sock can help. Apparently it stops the tissues swelling and keeps the blood flowing smoothly reducing inflamation. Cant imagine its too nice hiking with a cold ankle but it might just work
2007-01-20 09:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by Tabbie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the physio for advise..he may get some excerises to strenghten certain parts..he may get support for his ankle when he does these long hikes
2007-01-20 13:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP taking long walks/hikes!
2007-01-20 23:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by imoutoforiginalnames2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a horse... .
2007-01-20 09:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by fluxpattern® 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋