Dupree81 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 hi having problems with my ankles i seem to be hurting them alot, twisting them and spraining them, any one got any advice? and whats the best ankle support for trials? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robintrial Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 hi having problems with my ankles i seem to be hurting them alot, twisting them and spraining them, any one got any advice? and whats the best ankle support for trials? thanks well i don't know of someone that uses ankle support but i know that 661 have them ,but don't know if they are good tough. or use shoes with ankle support. hope this helps a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I used to have ankle problems. I was given some strange balancing apparatus, some elastic ankle supports, and told to do some ankle 'stretches' by my GP. I'd say it's worth your time dealing with the doctor in order to get these. I think the balance things are meant to improve the control you have over the various muscles that work your ankle. Either they worked or I just grew out of having ankle problems. I struggle to see how any fabric elasticated supports can stop you going over your ankle but the 661's do look half decent. However, the best way to cure the problem is to sort your ankles out rather than becoming reliant on supports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 It means the muscles that support your ankle can't deal with what you're putting them through. I'm not a big fan of supports because the joint becomes reliant on them. Try to strengthen up your ankles and see if that helps or go to the doctor like Pete said and see what they say. If the joint is weak and needs help then use a support, but if you can strengthen the joint that'd be the best route to go down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silferme Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I can tell from professional point of view that supports are not what you should be looking for! I can't think of a reason to use a support unless you have a physical reason for it (hyper extension ect.) The best way to "sort out" your ankles is to get the muscles around it strong enough to support the strain. When you are using supports it suddenly means that your ankles are getting weaker due that and you problem gets even worse. You might want to consider using "vulkan" style support which basically is only a neoprene half-sock. It will make sure that your muscles are getting warm enough without giving too much support so that you can still strengthen them. Just stay away from metal brace supports unless you REALLY have to use those. (and with "really" I mean that you have snapped a cross supporting ligaments in the past) So finally, my final advice is to get some light weights and a balance board and do some daily exercise. (Just stand on it with one foot and try to balance as long as possible, good for strength and coordination) Muscle strength > weak joints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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