Myrka 0 #1 August 12, 2007 Hello all: Couple of month ago I did my first tandem jump, and even before the parachute opened I knew I was hooked. Since then I’ve been doing AFF, and it has been challenging at best LOL (11 jumps and still on level 7). I’m not discouraged, if anything, it makes me fall in love with the sport more and more (despite going a little broke)… Unfortunately, my PLFs were more like PL-whacks (flare too high), and now my ankles are paying the price. My last landing left me with torn top/bottom ligaments in my right foot. While recovery is somewhat slow, I can’t wait to go back and finish AFF7. But to protect my ankles, I’d like to start wearing braces. Does anyone here use ankle/foot braces to avoid and protect from injuries as such, and if yes, which kind would you recommend? They’re not all created equal, so any input is much appreciated. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #2 August 12, 2007 I have weak ankles (I'm for ever twisting them whilst running) and I often use McDavid braces. (I've never had a problem whilst skydiving... but they're just in case). (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #3 August 12, 2007 I broke my fib just above the ankle and the recovery time weakened the ankle soft tissue. My ortho suggested this ASO brace to give some support. I have a friend that uses this one. Your Ortho would be your best source of info since s/he knows your condition. Don't push too fast. Take time to heal. The sky will still be there.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Myrka 0 #4 August 13, 2007 Guys: Thank you so much for the advise!! I’m due for PT in about a week, so I’ll be sure to talk to my ortho about it. Monkycndo, I “neglected” tell my doc it was due to skydiving (insurance worries ), so I’ll find a way to work it into the conversation at my next visit, but wanted to get the input from the pros… Thanks again!! Very useful info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
shropshire 0 #2 August 12, 2007 I have weak ankles (I'm for ever twisting them whilst running) and I often use McDavid braces. (I've never had a problem whilst skydiving... but they're just in case). (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 August 12, 2007 I broke my fib just above the ankle and the recovery time weakened the ankle soft tissue. My ortho suggested this ASO brace to give some support. I have a friend that uses this one. Your Ortho would be your best source of info since s/he knows your condition. Don't push too fast. Take time to heal. The sky will still be there.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myrka 0 #4 August 13, 2007 Guys: Thank you so much for the advise!! I’m due for PT in about a week, so I’ll be sure to talk to my ortho about it. Monkycndo, I “neglected” tell my doc it was due to skydiving (insurance worries ), so I’ll find a way to work it into the conversation at my next visit, but wanted to get the input from the pros… Thanks again!! Very useful info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
