Ruptured ligament

[PhilDawson8270]

I ruptured a ligament on the outside of my ankle playing Rugby. There is a partial tear, and I've been advised to not play rugby for either 3 weeks, or till I am comfortable on it.

How safe is it to cycle? I forgot to ask, but I was thinking of dropping my saddle a touch, so my ankle doesn't need to flex at all through the stroke.

Opinions?

 

[ScotiaLass]

Personally, I wouldn't.
You may think you're taking it easy etc but accidents happen and you could turn that partial tear into a full one, requiring surgery.
If in doubt consult your doctor.

 

[vickster]

I'd go with 3 weeks or until you're comfortable on it

I.e. +1 for scotia lass

 

[PhilDawson8270]

I can walk and jog on it with strapping.

I am bouncing off walls not being able to go out and get sweaty

 

[vickster]

Horizontal jogging, stay in and get sweaty?

Gardening? Housework? Strip and clean the bikes?

Do you have a physio? Contact on Monday? Who diagnosed the injury?

You did ask for opinions, up to you if you follow the requested suggestions

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Horizontal jogging, stay in and get sweaty?

I wouldn't be so lucky

Gardening? Housework? Strip and clean the bikes?

Bike is relatively new build, and cleaned every ride, so already spotless

Do you have a physio? Contact on Monday? Who diagnosed the injury?

Local A&E department diagnosed the injury

You did ask for opinions, up to you if you follow the requested suggestions

Only redeeming factor is that the rain is awful today. But, even wet cycling looks fun at the moment

 

[vickster]

Phone A&E? Or see GP on Monday

Spring clean the house in the meantime, or just stick your feet up and watch the lady pros doing the ride London race on BBC2 at 6

 

[xxDarkRiderxx]

Rest and do as little on it as possible. Your body has a habit of letting you know if you have done to much.

 

[ColinJ]

I forgot to ask, but I was thinking of dropping my saddle a touch, so my ankle doesn't need to flex at all through the stroke.

Opinions?

Wouldn't dropping the saddle make your ankles flex MORE, since your knees would be further forward at the bottom of the pedal stroke?

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Wouldn't dropping the saddle make your ankles flex MORE, since your knees would be further forward at the bottom of the pedal stroke?

No idea, my theory was that my foot would stay flat, instead of pointing down to scoop the pedal through?

But then, would it point up more at the back? hmmmmm.

Mentioning that seems to suggest that there's no way around it but waiting

 

[Saluki]

How about resting it? Ruptured ligaments have a habit of not healing properly if you don't give them the time they need.
What about gentle swimming or something really low impact?
Get well soon

 

[fossyant]

Don't adjust the saddle, just ride the bike. Simple. If it hurts, take it easy (hmm)

Rugby/footie... injury prone as you know. Bet your ear is more sore from the missus.....

 

[fossyant]

PS... NEVER EVER MUCK ABOUT WITH YOUR SADDLE HEIGHT. MM BY MM OR LEAVE IT ALONE !!!!!!

Sorry to shout, but that is the rulz, or your knees will be in heaven before YOU get there.

 

[Keith Oates]

Ligaments are slow in mending themselves so do as the A&E suggested and take the three weeks off.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Just an update on this. I finally gave in that to get specific personal advice that A&E department or the internet isn't very useful.

I will be seeing a physiotherapist tomorrow, for some specific professional advice.