Florida leading receiver Percy Harvin was unable to play this Saturday against The Alabama Crimson Tide due to the ankle injury suffered last week at Florida State. But he had plenty of teammates ready to help. "We proved today that we're not a one-man team and that we have a lot of options," Harvin said. "We took care of business out there."
Fortunately many pro athletes have someone to fill and in and cover after an ankle sprain. Unfortunately for the rest of us an ankle injury can spell time out of the game and lost wages at work. Ankle sprains are the most common injury in sports. Even today I had a call from a neighbor and friend asking for advice about her daughter's ankle sprain.
When weekend warriors get injury, that can spell trouble. Most people just can't afford to sit out. Fortunately most ankle sprains can be treated quickly and effectively. Most of the time there is not surgery required.
The tried and true treatments include P.R.I.C.E. Protect the injured area with a splint or brace. Rest: don't walk on it until it calms down. Ice: 10-15 minutes per hour to reduce inflammation. Compression: wear an ACE bandage to keep the swelling down. Elevate: to help decrease swelling.
Make sure you get evaluated by a sports medicine or surgical podiatrist immediately if you have any bruising.
Just remember... if you are injured and don't get better, your teammates at work won't take over for your forever!
Dr. Christopher Segler is an Ironman Triathlete and award winning foot and ankle surgeon with a podiatry sports medicine practice in Chattanooga. He specializes in running injury prevention, sports medicine and surgical treatment of elite athletes. You can learn more about common causes of foot pain while running as well as sign up for a FREE monthly newsletter with tips to increase your running speed and efficiency at http:www.anklecenter.com.
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