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plowsie
31-08-08, 11:04 PM
As some of you may or may not be aware, I am a keen footballer. After 4 weeks of hard burned effort at gaining a decent level of fitness, it has all ended in a flash.
4 minutes into this mornings match I put our striker through on goal we lost the ball and upon chasing back for the second time my ligaments gave way in my ankle. I did it four years ago, never let the injury heal properly and over the past four years I have paid the price, noticeably it got worse whilst out walking and jogging on holiday the past couple of weeks, I can just be walking along and my ankle will give way. Today was the killer blow, as I did it, it crunched, my manager thought it was a break but I knew it was just the same thing but bad.
Got down the hospital and got the bad news, if I am to carry on with football and this keep happening (he guaranteed it will, due to the ligaments being permanently overstretched), I will develop Arthiritis at an early age, or possibly make the ankle weak enough to break under light exercise.
So Dad advised me that Arthiritis is not nice and what's best is best.
I know some of you hate football etc but it was one thing I am good at and now its all ruined because I wanted to get back so soon to play four years ago.
Gutted and feeling sorry for myself :(
ThEGr33k
31-08-08, 11:16 PM
Man that does suck a LOT! Not much else I could say. :(
Maybe start something like Cycling at least to keep fit?
Dont know what else to say to you.
plowsie
31-08-08, 11:22 PM
Man that does suck a LOT! Not much else I could say. :(
Maybe start something like Cycling at least to keep fit?
Dont know what else to say to you.
Been thinking about that a lot tonight mate, it's the best option for keeping fit I think, this injury was the reason I gave up county badmington when I was in school, I wanted to keep footballing and not risk extra opportunities for injury.
Before I left for holiday, I was considering joining a rugby team too.
Plows, bad news that fella, I can imagine its awful when you find out you cant do something that you badly wanted to do. Join the rest of us in a cycling revolution.
Rhiwbina_Squirrel
01-09-08, 12:56 AM
Sorry to hear that, mate. Always guttin' to be forced off the field.
I take it you're doing all the normal things; rest, ice, compression, elevation?
It's early days but have you considered an op to shorten the ligaments?
GWS
Alex
plowsie
01-09-08, 01:05 AM
Sorry to hear that, mate. Always guttin' to be forced off the field.
I take it you're doing all the normal things; rest, ice, compression, elevation?
It's early days but have you considered an op to shorten the ligaments?
GWS
Alex
Well whilst talking to my dad before we got to the hospital when I knew what I had done, I asked him if theres an op where they can make adjustments to benefit, he said he thought there was, we asked the doctor and he said now that it has set the first time and I didn't go then, its an irreversible thing. I have to see a physio in a week so gonna ask the questions I have to them as they will know a little more. I got a brief word in with him while we were there today just to clarify the football thing and risks if I was to carry on etc, he said that we will discuss things further when I go talk to him.
I am propped up now and tomorrow, off until Wednesday, if by Tuesday I cannot put full weight on the ankle for 10 secs holding, my recovery process is prolonged by a week according to the doc.
Hello plowsie, as a runner this is what I would most dread to hear. So I'm really really sorry for you.
If I were you, because this is so serious, I'd pay for a second opinion. Can you ask your GP to recommend an orthopaedic specialist at the local Nuffield. Call the hospital to find out how much it would cost - I reckon £200 tops should do it, particularly if you've had all the X rays and investigations already, they can be passed on.
Aaawwww, dooooood. :(
:grouphug:
dizzyblonde
01-09-08, 09:48 AM
aww poor Plowsie. Look after yourself as best ya can chick!
I was a gymnast for ten years, and hypermobile(which i didn't know until last year) If I'd have known anything then like i do now, i would have been a little more keen to preserve my joints etc. I have knackered shoulders, knees, spine in places amongst other things.
Osteoperosis is significantly higher and I'm more likely to get it sooner rather than later. So now I know what I can and can't do, I really do look after myself. It doesn't take much to put my back out, or stuff one of my shoulders up
think wisely about football, is it really worth trying to gain it all back? I'd prefer to be able to stand on two legs, than risk an op just so you can get back into the sport. I look at it this way...they say sport is good for you...I am prime example that it is not.....lol
timwilky
01-09-08, 09:52 AM
Nought for it.
Amputation is your only option. At least then you cannot ride over it.
Dave The Rave
01-09-08, 09:54 AM
Hi mate. Sorry to hear that. Just sit down one evening and think about what to do next. I played ice hockey and was struggling with injuries until I was forced to give up. Knee ligaments were unable to keep up with the rest of the body. I tried to overcome that but even so I am in mid 30s and am now struggling with Arthiritis. Make sure you don't cause more damage to yourself with trying to do something that your body cannot cope with!
I am sorry to hear about your misfortune in injuries and hope that you allow yourself the time to recover.
Whilst you are thinking about other things to do, why don't you consider sharing your talent and obvious love of football by becoming a coach or something in that field? That way you will still be able to help and advise others and still be involved in something that you clearly adore.
Sorry to hear about the injury mate, I dread the day when I get a bad injury that stops me from doing sport / gym etc.
On another note, can you let us know how you got a decent level of fitness in 4 weeks?! I've been training all my life pretty much and would still only call myself averagely fit!
Cheers,
Matt
Gutted for you mate.
I missed out on a professional footy career with Man Utd because I did my knee ligaments when I was 15 falling off a skateboard. My kids believe this and i want it left that way, please!
Seriously - take up swimming instead :thumbsup:
plowsie
01-09-08, 11:12 AM
Sorry to hear about the injury mate, I dread the day when I get a bad injury that stops me from doing sport / gym etc.
On another note, can you let us know how you got a decent level of fitness in 4 weeks?! I've been training all my life pretty much and would still only call myself averagely fit!
Cheers,
Matt
A lot of going to the gym (at least three times a week) hard sessions put in. Then jogging, cycling once or twice and walking in mountains in Switzerland. When I'm a 100+ kg chunker it needed to be done to be able to get into the squad.
Jester666
01-09-08, 12:02 PM
As some of you may or may not be aware, I am a keen footballer. After 4 weeks of hard burned effort at gaining a decent level of fitness, it has all ended in a flash.
4 minutes into this mornings match I put our striker through on goal we lost the ball and upon chasing back for the second time my ligaments gave way in my ankle. I did it four years ago, never let the injury heal properly and over the past four years I have paid the price, noticeably it got worse whilst out walking and jogging on holiday the past couple of weeks, I can just be walking along and my ankle will give way. Today was the killer blow, as I did it, it crunched, my manager thought it was a break but I knew it was just the same thing but bad.
Got down the hospital and got the bad news, if I am to carry on with football and this keep happening (he guaranteed it will, due to the ligaments being permanently overstretched), I will develop Arthiritis at an early age, or possibly make the ankle weak enough to break under light exercise.
So Dad advised me that Arthiritis is not nice and what's best is best.
I know some of you hate football etc but it was one thing I am good at and now its all ruined because I wanted to get back so soon to play four years ago.
Gutted and feeling sorry for myself :(
Really sorry to hear about this Stu! :-(
Is it the same ankle you ran over on the AR07?
I haven't read the full thread so excuse any repeats.
Have you thought about going into coaching? At least that way you can continue your love of the game?
As Jester said above, sorry to hear it mate, hope all works out for you matey.
Gutted for you Plowsie. I did the exact same thing when I was 30. Used to play 3 times a week for teams at a reasonable level until one day a tackle had me bending my knee the wrong way knackering all my knee ligaments. 2 years recovery and one operation later I had a knee that was say 70% of what it was and was advised not to play footy again. I was absolutely beside myself as I loved playing but looking back now I am just thankful that I have relatively no pain in it because I heeded the advice and can still kick a footy around with my kids. Even though its been 7 years now, I still get a pang of regret when I see amateur footy on a pitch somewhere but the way I look at it was that I played for 18 years non stop and thats more than some people get.
Do get yourself a private opinion as the NHS, good as they are will stick on a waiting list to see a specialist and you could be waiting well over 6 months. I am lucky as work covered my private medical expenses and I had had all my consultations, operation and had started rehab by the time my first appointment for a consultant from the NHS came through.
dizzyblonde
01-09-08, 01:52 PM
Do get yourself a private opinion as the NHS, good as they are will stick on a waiting list to see a specialist and you could be waiting well over 6 months. I am lucky as work covered my private medical expenses and I had had all my consultations, operation and had started rehab by the time my first appointment for a consultant from the NHS came through.
Not always necessarily true, depends on the urgency. The NHS aim to get you back out the door from the op from 18 weeks after your gp refers you.
Not related, but, Im Indoors had his hip replaced within 8 weeks of the gp referal, it would have been about 4 had it not been for the fact that he wanted to go to the AR!
But he was a very urgent case
Sorry to hear this Plowsie.
As others have said, perhaps coaching may be a good route for you?
plowsie
01-09-08, 04:13 PM
Really sorry to hear about this Stu! :-(
Is it the same ankle you ran over on the AR07?
I haven't read the full thread so excuse any repeats.
Have you thought about going into coaching? At least that way you can continue your love of the game?
Nope the other, that foot is fine now :)
I've had a chat with the gaffer earlier and he's offered me to train the keeper as when I was younger I was a good keeper and a lot of last season I played in goal.
Probs run the line or summit aswell.
Luckypants
01-09-08, 04:19 PM
Dude I feel for you. I had exactly the same problem at your age and as a result had to give up playing rugby. Unfortunately it is also the same ankle that got mullared in my two offs. :(
Cycling is a great way to keep fit, I found I could do fairly serious MTB cross country riding no problem, especially with some good cycling boots that support the ankle. Kayaking was my salvation though, as it does not need strong ankles :D.
I hope it turns out OK for you.
Bad luck Plowsie, but the good thing is no matter what happens, you can and will always find something else you're good at, or still enjoy it in some way :)
When I was about 12 I played 2 instruments, and played one of them so much I got RSI bad enough I had to stop playing both. Now I play 3 or 4 instruments, not the one that buggered up my wrists.. There's always a way forwards after any setback.
Hey Stu,
Did the same myself 3 times, twice on the left once on the right. First time on the left just before my 21st birthday, was on crutches for 6 weeks. Will never forget the feeling of the ligaments stretching and tearing. Was like ripping the leg of a cooked chicken, lol. All my foot was black n blue. Started playing again after 3mths, went over on my right, crutches again. Recovered after intensive therapy on NHS. Returned to playing, fine for a year n half, then went over on my left agian. By this time I was getting paranoid and was really concious of my running style. Finally recovered to play once more. I swore if it happened again that was it.
When I returned after the 3rd time I used to wear crepe bandages as heavy strappings to keep my ankles/feet rigid. This was some advice I was given. It worked really well and I played another 8yrs after.
Hope you mend soon and good luck in the future, when footballs in the blood its hard to stop even in the face of danger, just like biking.
Paul
pencil shavings
02-09-08, 11:55 AM
sorry to hear this mate, Im in kinda the same boat as you, super injury prone, i spend about half the season out through injury, not sure how much longer i can keep up at it!
I hope you find somthing to keep you active.
But sticking with football, have you thought about coaching or managing? Im prity sure I will go into that once i hang up my boots.
plowsie
02-09-08, 11:59 AM
Hey Stu,
Did the same myself 3 times, twice on the left once on the right. First time on the left just before my 21st birthday, was on crutches for 6 weeks. Will never forget the feeling of the ligaments stretching and tearing. Was like ripping the leg of a cooked chicken, lol. All my foot was black n blue. Started playing again after 3mths, went over on my right, crutches again. Recovered after intensive therapy on NHS. Returned to playing, fine for a year n half, then went over on my left agian. By this time I was getting paranoid and was really concious of my running style. Finally recovered to play once more. I swore if it happened again that was it.
When I returned after the 3rd time I used to wear crepe bandages as heavy strappings to keep my ankles/feet rigid. This was some advice I was given. It worked really well and I played another 8yrs after.
Hope you mend soon and good luck in the future, when footballs in the blood its hard to stop even in the face of danger, just like biking.
Paul
Thanks for the advice on strapping and that mate. Physio is a deffo now :) so can ask all my questions.
18 week GP referral to treatment is not optional, its a gov requirement. Expect a consultation within 10 weeks.
Was the doctor you saw an ankle / orthopedic specialist or just the consultant in A&E? If its the A&E consultant then defo go to your GP to get a referral into a ankle / orthorpedic specialist.
Also from experience dont get your hopes up about NHS physio. I found it to be more of a 'get old people walking again after a hip op' type service than a sports injury clinic. I started running, got to to 9 miles or so from nothing then got bad knees. Just stopped running to try and let them heal.
Started cycling, and on one ride they really hurt, it was only 14 miles or so, so decided it was time for physio, and the physio told me that maybe cycling 14 miles is the limit for my knees.
Idiot, I've done 100 miles since then.
I mildly sprained my ankle playing football a few weeks ago, but its been ok cycling as once I'm clipped in the joint isn't really extended, until I hit deceptively deep mud that sunk the front wheel and sent me over the bars.
plowsie
10-09-08, 01:32 PM
Right peeps went on Monday to the physio and got some information. He has told me 3 months at least to try and do football again, but in all seriousness, I could weaken my ankle so much that it is more prone to a break, easier so, arthiritis.
What I have is this http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/chronic-ankle-instability.htm quite common after a tear but mine is fairly serious is what i was told, if the right action isn't taken before hitting extreme sports etc I could do myself some serious damage.
The funny side of it all is, to show me how to tape it up properly.....................
I HAVE TO SHAVE MY LEGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dizzyblonde
10-09-08, 04:55 PM
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The funny side of it all is, to show me how to tape it up properly.....................
I HAVE TO SHAVE MY LEGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper194/stills/acqb612p.png
:smt047
I know some of you hate football etc but it was one thing I am good at and now its all ruined because I wanted to get back so soon to play four years ago.
Gutted and feeling sorry for myself :([/quote]
ive been racing off road bikes sinse 04. i race probably 30 - 40 times a year. in that tiem, a few bashed fingers (that no longer wnat to be staright), and a few bruises.
2 years back i started playing 5 a side. now, ive not needed hospital treatment, but ive sure messed myself up and so have some of the other players.
maybe i shiould just stick to table tops and whoops ha ha ha
i know how ****ed off you must be plowsie. i have a re-occuring problem with the back of my knee. after soem physio last week, my cartilege is now screwed!
im moving house in a month or so, so dont wnat to go to hospital as i dont wnat an operation the week we're moving, my wife would NOT be happy!!!
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