No, I have not been sick this past couple of days. I sprained my left ankle trying to save my buckling (read my previous post). It was an acute sprain, very painful. Although, I could still stand, it was hard to do. Walking was painful. But if done slowly, I could get from point A to point B. Walking up hill was hard, down hill was just plain tricky. I did perform R.I.C.E. Okay for you island locals, that doesn't mean I ate more rice. I "performed" R.I.C.E. That means Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, a treatment for sprains/strains.
Although, I have sprained both ankles numerous times. It still hurts. But I know the R.I.C.E. and therapy drills by heart. I have experienced all the classifications of sprains, but not necessarily in order. I have learned though that wearing any compressed bandage for to long a time will impede my recovery time. My orthopedic and therapy docs at the Army Hospitals, now the VA, tell me it's better to do without the bandages and ankle braces.
I am okay now. My left ankle is still sore, but a lot better than this past weekend, and yesterday. Haven't done any CrossFit since Saturday. Feeling sluggish for not doing any workouts.
So If you see me limping; Yes, I sprained it. Yes, it hurts. Yes, I've claimed my healing.
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