Back in 2014, I made a mistake after a particularly bad ankle sprain: I relied on my crutches for too long.
After two weeks of crutch usage, I found it extremely hard to regain range of motion and strength in my ankle.
This time round, although though the sprain wasn’t as bad, I’ve also opted for a different approach.
I iced, rested, and elevated my foot for the first day, but on the second day I used compression strapping and started putting weight on my foot. I tried to carry out my day as normal, just walking slower than normal. On the third day, I tried to return to normal range of motion, and resorting back to a bit of hobbling with any onset of pain.
Although I haven’t been following any specific medical advice, I have been listening to how my ankle and foot are feeling and adjusting accordingly.
I’m thrilled with how my recovery is progressing, and am pleased that I’m not repeating the same mistake I made in 2014.