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Wait till I'm pain free?

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#1 ·
Six weeks out from a grade 2 ankle sprain and am mostly pain free. I've done light squats in the gym and felt fine but felt pain jumping over a puddle. I've strapped in my room and felt fine but I'm worried about driving two hours, taking three runs and having drive right back home. Anyone have a similar injury and if so, what did you do?
 
#4 ·
Do you have snow where you live currently on the ground?
If so could you find a sled hill or other hill that you could slide down once or a couple dozen times? This way you could try it out without the long drive and finding out the hard way.

Also a thought, never heard of anyone doing it but I've never had an ankle sprain. Are you able to get a brace on your ankle and into your boot? This may help but again not sure if it's possible, may be worth a try.

I'd stick to simple groomers and greens depending on how it feels. Only you will be able to judge it but my point. Start very slow so your day doesn't go down the crapper right out of the gate. Give yourself/ankle a chance. Better to just slide down the white stuff in a simple slow manner than not at all :eek:k:

Tons of styles I just grabbed this for visual purpose:

 
#6 ·
I did mine (grade 2) and was on crutches for 7 days in severe pain... But i got back on the snow in 2 weeks...

Everyone is different and knows there limits, mine was left foot, i drive an auto and use stiff boots, it was uncomfortable with it strapped in the boot, and without the strapping i felt it was better supported by the boot itself, i did run easy for the 1st week or 2 for sure, i am now 5 weeks in and yesterday completed and landed 95 jumps with no issue...!

Only you know what is truly right for you and how much you should do...!!!

If you are not comfortable taking the chance, the simple answer is don't...!

To be fair, i would not of gone back so early but my stepson had lessons, and i knew it would be easy and only a few runs, and it helped i think, but i am only a 40 minute drive from the slope we use...
 
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