Recently on a training hike, I managed to really trash my ankle. Torn ligaments, highest grade sprain, etc. I was in a boot for month, and am now doing rehab, which is icing plus the familiar rubber band exercises. The doc said it will be a couple of months before it is fully recovered.
The cause of all this was catching my foot on a tree root, causing me to stumble, then roll the ankle.
I am now paranoid and want to do anything possible to prevent this in the future. It was bad enough on this hike, which entailed me having to hobble in pain 3+ hours back to the car, but what if this had been on an expedition?
Some questions:
1. I was in low cut hikers when it happened. Would high top boots have made much of a difference?
2. I am doing the PT exercises with the rubber band now. Is there some weight training I can do to specifically strengthen the ankle?
3. Has anyone ever used these?
http://www.swedeo.com/TarsalLok.htm
Any input from folks with knowledge of PT or similar issues would be greatly appreciated.
Jim