Jonny Jones Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 (edited) Hey! Yesterday in Bristol I came off my bike and badly sprained (I hope, at least thats what the doc said) my right ankle. I just want to say thanks so much to everybody who helped me! Mr Singleton who phoned the ambulance, John and Chris for helping keep my bike and bag etc safe, and also Porter for his wit in keeping people smiling, even though I wasn't haha! So happy to have you all as mates, thanks so much!!! Only downside now is that im out for a week, on crutches - could have been a lot worse though!!Cheers again people!!Jonny. Edited April 23, 2007 by trialmedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgun_Donor Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hope everything goes well with the recovery, and your back on the steed as soon as poss Jonny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 those situations kinda give you faith in humanity don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Sounds nasty... get it checked by a Physio NOW Jonny, if you need crutches then it doesn't sound like just a sprain Ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Sounds nasty... get it checked by a Physio NOW Jonny, if you need crutches then it doesn't sound like just a sprain AdsMight not need them but just given them to keep his weight off it?same happened to me ages ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 ye as adam has said, if your on crutches it could be ligaments. if you see a decent physio they will get you back on the road and it should heal much better with the treatment they give. from my experience of ankles/ligaments its not worth letting it go and thinking it is "what" the doc says, alot of the time they cant tell so they just guess whats wrong.Good show to all who helped Waynio......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Might not need them but just given them to keep his weight off it?I've heard of people with sprained ankles being told to use them by doctors etc... In my experience their advice is mixed/useless, see a physio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 In my experience their advice is mixed/useless, see a physio!Same, i was told when i hurt my back that it was just a muscular thing, and that it would settle down within a few months, 5 years of pain later and a few more visits to hospital with no help, i was pointed in the direction of a chiropractor and found out i had a twisted pelvis and the chiropractor sorted it within 6 sessions. Why the f**k couldn't the NHS find that out? Would of saved me from taking so many days off school cos i couldn't move... tossers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Sorry i couldnt put you up johnny but we really didnt have room - hope you get better quickly. oh and deffo ssee a physioRJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 same goes for me when i sprained my foot in bristol a few years back. everyone was nice, except OBM who stole my change after buying a drink for me. (which he happily informed me of once i got back to swedenland).oh and i had to be on crutches for like 3-4 days before i could walk (and when i did, it was paiiiinful) but no breakage. just badly sprained.get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Bastarding A&E forced me to walk home when I screwed my ankle up Not fun at all. Just because an X-ray doesn't show anything up doesn't mean there isn't something wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Just because an X-ray doesn't show anything up doesn't mean there isn't something wrong! hence why i hardly go to the doctors. last time i went with a chest infection i had a mere cold. only 2 weeks later i went back he changed his mind. and when i did something to my ankle whilst doing flatland weirdly... they put me in a cast "just in case" it was a hairline fracture because nothign showed up on xrayah well get well soon and nice one to those who helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Out of curiosity, how much do Physio's generally charge?I may need to see one but have like no money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 (edited) Thanks 4 all the replies! Doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence about what the docs said now ive heard your experiences! I'll ask my mum about the pysio cos she works at the hospital near to us. A member of the forum has given me a number of one as well.Cheers for now!Jonny. Edited April 23, 2007 by trialmedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 same goes for me when i sprained my foot in bristol a few years back. everyone was nice, except OBM who stole my change after buying a drink for me. (which he happily informed me of once i got back to swedenland).You said I could keep it you b*****d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br3n Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Gald your ok mate, Similar happened to me on one of the DJ rides.. Crank snapped and sent me chin first into a wall Cant remember who, but someone looked after my bike and andy p gave me a lift to the hospitol so i'll use this as a chance to say thx get well soooooooooooooooooooooooon xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Well least you can watch us on telly tomorrow Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 05 brett, that was nasty as f**k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.E.A.U Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 fat nike is known for ringing abulances lol but its because he cares lol. Rang it for me once love him lol. maybe rang it twice aint sure.hope your ok mate ignor the pain hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 You said I could keep it you b*****d you used me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Well least you can watch us on telly tomorrow LeonWhat channel and time ?Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 ye as adam has said, if your on crutches it could be ligaments. That's what a sprain is, when you stretch/tear a ligament. Obviously there are degrees of damage that can be caused - from just a bit of a tweak that requires a day's rest to a full blown ruptured ligament that needs surgery, and everything in between. If you've fallen very badly then you need to go to A&E to get an x-ray to make sure it's not broken. After that you're probably better off seeing a physio because they will know the treatment for any ligament problems. A&E docs won't know that much really - it's not their job really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessell Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Yea john was a bad one, get better mate xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted April 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) Sorry for the bump. Spoken to Simon today the Physio, ive got a grade 3 ankle sprain..."A Grade III (Third Degree) sprain is the most severe. This indicates that the ligament has been significantly damaged, and that instability has resulted. A grade III injury means that the ligament has been torn.The lateral ligaments are the most commonly injured. On the lateral side, the ligaments are typically damaged in a direction that goes from the front to the back, with the most severe injury being in the front (anterior) and the least severe being in the back (posterior). Therefore, the most commonly damaged ligament is the anterior talo-fibular ligament and the least commonly damaged is the posterior talofibular ligament.The sprain occurs when the ankle is turned unexpectedly in any direction that is further than he ligaments are able to tolerate. Typically, the sprain occurs with running, jumping, sharp direction changes, or stepping on uneven ground. The risk factors for having an ankle sprain include, uneven ground, previous untreated ankle injuries, being overweight, or using poorly fitting or worn out shoes. "Here's hoping it heals soon ish haha!EDIT: Went to A+E again today, had an ex-ray and apparently theres no break or fracture, and the pain im having when trying to walk is soft tissue swelling basically! Cheers again to everybody who helped, just a week or so now of resting and gentle exercising.Jonny. Edited April 24, 2007 by trialmedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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