Managing Ankle Injuries Ahead Of The Great Winter Run

• Over 1 million ankle related admission to A&E every year • Over 2,500 competitors attempting this year's event • Ankle supports vary depending on the condition you wish to manage

Over 2,500 will take part in this year's Great Winter Run in Edinburgh in what is the first major Charitable running event of the year. The 5K course takes runners across Holyrood Park which offers a fantastic view of the city in what many will find a difficult course to manage following the Christmas excess.

Common ankle injuries

Ankle injuries are extremely common, both with the amateur runner, amongst professionals and even those who don't run. There are over 1 million admissions to A&E every year following ankle injuries, ranging from a sprained ankle to the more serious of ligament damage and even a broken ankle.

Following the festive season, a period where food and drink are consumed in abundance, the first major running event can be a difficult one. It can be made even harder through a lack of training or failure to maintain that fitness regime throughout the holiday season. A lack of planning and preparation can increase the risk of injury as a result of overuse, the weather can also increase the risk of slips and trips when out training.

Managing ankle injuries

Preparation is essential in minimising the risk of injury, ensuring your body is capable of managing the mileage ahead. Where an injury does occur there are a number of solutions to help you get back on your feet faster.

Firstly, rest is extremely important in allowing your body time to recuperate before you return to action. Inflammation is a by-product of an ankle injury which can be quite painful, with ice being a great way of managing this. Thirdly, compression is a great way of managing the condition and helping to offer support on your return to action in the form of an ankle support.

How does an ankle support work?

There are a variety of ankle support products on the market depending on the condition you wish to manage. A mild sprain may only require a compressive ankle support to help manage inflammation, whereas damage to the ligaments affecting your overall stability may require either a strapped or rigid support. These designs help to minimise the risk of the ankle joint rolling and causing further damage during your recovery.

For more serious injuries such as a broken ankle you may even be provided with a foot support or boot to protect the foot, followed by a rigid ankle support thereafter once you return to gentle exercise.

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