Posted on Aug 28, 2015
I sprained my ankle on Mother's Day-I still can't run on it. I have a diagnostic APFT in October and I'm not sure what to do.
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I sprained my ankle on Mother's Day and I still can't run on it. I have a diagnostic APFT in October and I'm not sure what to do.
I haven't had a sprain continue to plague me this long before, but perhaps I did more damage this time or maybe my age may be a factor. I don't know. I passed my PT test in the spring, but there's just no way I see myself passing this one. I tried to run a couple times recently, and I could only do a mile in about 12-13 minutes; each time the ankle was stiff and hurt like hell; afterwards it felt like I couldn't support my own weight. How can I train much less pass?
I don't know if a profile is appropriate-it's not my preferred choice. I'm not a big fan of spotlighting myself in general. If this were Active, I could get a profile and work with my chain-of-command, but in the Reserves, I'm not sure what I should do.
Any thoughts?
I haven't had a sprain continue to plague me this long before, but perhaps I did more damage this time or maybe my age may be a factor. I don't know. I passed my PT test in the spring, but there's just no way I see myself passing this one. I tried to run a couple times recently, and I could only do a mile in about 12-13 minutes; each time the ankle was stiff and hurt like hell; afterwards it felt like I couldn't support my own weight. How can I train much less pass?
I don't know if a profile is appropriate-it's not my preferred choice. I'm not a big fan of spotlighting myself in general. If this were Active, I could get a profile and work with my chain-of-command, but in the Reserves, I'm not sure what I should do.
Any thoughts?
Army Reserve
Injuries
Physical Training
APFT
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 24
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This sounds worse then a sprain like a tear. Here is what you do. See your medics and PA ask for a referral to Ortho and physical therapy. That is where you need to start. If it is a tear it will get worse
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Get it checked out. As an active duty medic with a permanent profile for my ankle ill say it is better to get put on a temporary and let yourself heal. I rode mine out and I now have 2 torn ligaments I can barely run a mile. Toughing it wont get you anything but more messed up. Not to mention if you roll it once you will 100% roll it again.
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Hi! I'm Sgt Brown from the Army Reserve Medical Management Center. A profile sounds like it may really benefit you the most. If you fill out a profile request packet, which is basically just a cover sheet, FCC 507, and provide any current treatment notes, we can assist you with obtaining a profile. Your doctor can specify the length of time you may need to be on profile. If you are having issues with your ankle now, we definitely don't want you to exacerbate the injury any further. You will also have a recovery period following the profile, twice the amount of time you are on profile, not to exceed 90 days, to train up for your next pt test. While on profile, you'll be assigned a nurse case manager to help you manage the profile until resolution is met. If you are interested in this, send me an email at heather.m.brown2.mil@mail and I'll provide you with a copy of the profile request packet and any additional information you may need. Well wishes!
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SGT, I would definitely see your PCP again and get a referral to Ortho. A friend of mine had the same thing...a nagging sprain, he thought. MRI showed that he had torn two ligaments.
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Shoot me an email i can work you through the Profile Request Packet, its what you will need to complete for ARMMC to issue a temp profile. First things first though you need to see a physician and have it looked at
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SGT Dave Tracy
Thank you sir. I am working with the UA to get the information I will need, but I appreciate the offer.
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Do as everyone else says and get a profile, and in lieu of running try bicycling, rowing, and even just walking (whatever your ankle can handle)
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Sgt, there must be something, as a reserve you can possibly do cq work til you feel better, try therapy.
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Get checked and taken care. There is a reason for profiles: to get better without adding unnecessary stress to the injury. If it gets worst is on you!
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It's no different in the Reserves than Active. Get a profile, then get to the doctor and get it properly checked out. If you did it in May, then it's way too long. This is the reason for profiles.
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