Question
I have no pain in my ankle walking or anything else I do. also no swelling.  But - for over a month when I lace up my skates ( apply pressure to the front of my ankle ), the pressure on the front ligament - tendon is extreme and I am forced to leave the top three eye-lets untied - loose to reduced the sharp pain. I have been icing the front of my ankle and using an anti-flam cream but it appears to make no difference. Is this something I have to live with and hopefully over the summer it will repair ? itself ?.

Cheers - Mike.

Answer
Hi Mike,

The pain in your foot and ankle is common when wearing skates.  You tpically will have pressure against the foot and ankle tendons.  I would check to make sure you have a good fit and wear thick socks as well.  These peoblems usually resolve once the pressure is no longer present.

Good Luck.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com


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