[Jasonny5895]

I was contemplating taping my ankles daily but I wonder if taping it daily would be a good suggestion.

The only reason I am questioning doing this is that keeping my ankles at roughly 90 degrees and non mobile might be difficult with kicking because I would not be able to flaten out foot but would instead land on toes.

Any thoughts.

[indigoluxe]

I'm only just now at 100% again after a bad ankle sprain in the middle of last year, followed by a moderate ankle sprain on my other ankle a few months later. Both my ankles are permanently disfigured now (swelling that just never left, some calcification). However, they are feeling strong. I can't help that much because they've never felt particularly at risk in MT, however there's no way in hell I'd have played indoor soccer on for 6 months after the sprain.

[Cool Hand Luke]

Originally Posted by Jasonny5895

I was contemplating taping my ankles daily but I wonder if taping it daily would be a good suggestion.

The only reason I am questioning doing this is that keeping my ankles at roughly 90 degrees and non mobile might be difficult with kicking because I would not be able to flaten out foot but would instead land on toes.
Any thoughts.

you'd also severely break your toes

[millasur]

Jus bought a standard lonsdale white ankle support for 2 quid from a local shop. so if they're that cheap no excuses really.

[Jasonny5895]

Originally Posted by millasur

Jus bought a standard lonsdale white ankle support for 2 quid from a local shop. so if they're that cheap no excuses really.

Im not familiar with "lonsdale" ankle support, but I personally where ankle support, in the form of a velcro'd on material, that I can tighten to my liking, but still doesnt do shit.

Im contemplating some cortizone shots. My last doctor wouldnt do it, and just kept me in rehab for a cpl months when I tour ligaments about a year ago. Ive also heard of growth hormone used to repair joints.

[millasur]

Originally Posted by Jasonny5895

Im not familiar with "lonsdale" ankle support, but I personally where ankle support, in the form of a velcro'd on material, that I can tighten to my liking, but still doesnt do shit.

I have both now that you mention it.

The one you velcro up for wen i damaged ligaments, I found it quite useful you jus hav to do it quit etight an not leave it on for too long, so helps i fyou can move around or not hav 2 keep it on.

The lonsdale one i spurely an elasticated ankle support that slips on, probly not very useful for those with current serious ankle injuries.

[veenutz]

here you go guys. it's an article from t-nation on strengthening your ankles.

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[Jasonny5895]

Thanks alot for article. This is the shit I got to read

[veenutz]

no problem. you guys should check that site out often. they usually have really good articles every week

[antijames]

Originally Posted by veenutz

no problem. you guys should check that site out often. they usually have really good articles every week

Ive been reading em for about a decade now.. it has its up and downs, but lots and lots of good info.

A basic proprioception drill has helped my ankles out quite a bit.. simply balance on one leg, and get on your toes... hold it as long as you can. Do this a bunch, on both sides.