How to Deal with a Sprained Ankle as a Runner
When we talk about running injuries, we typically think of the repetitive motion/overuse type of injuries like plantar fasciitis or shin splints.
These overuse injuries are certainly common among runners, but they aren’t the only injuries that runners find themselves dealing with from time to time.
Certain running injuries can come out of nowhere in the blink of an eye.
One such example is a sprained ankle.
A Sprained Ankle Can Happen to Any of Us
And She’s OK… Game On!
Whether you run on the roads, the track, or the trails, a sprained ankle is a distinct possibility for any runner.
- Step of a curb while running on the road and land funny
- Running in a pack during a longer distance track race and step on another runners foot
- An exposed tree root is one of many opportunities to turn an ankle while running on a trail
While I believe that most overuse injuries in running can be prevented, with something like a sprained ankle there really isn’t much that can be done in terms of prevention.
Sometimes your foot lands on an uneven surface, and before you know what happened you’re down.
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