What postion can my son ask to play as his ankle heals?

[Anonymous]

Get him seen at an orthopedic urgent care sooner.

[Anonymous]

We had a similar dilemma recently. My DC is now in a walking boot, possibly needing an MRI. And we also thought it was nothing serious as DC was able to continue playing. Better rest for a couple of weeks now, than longer which is quite likely with a repeat injury…

[Anonymous]

Let it heal properly or you’ll risk a worse injury. Please try to have some perspective and remember what’s really important.

[Anonymous]

How old is he? is he on the cusp of being recruited to a D1 team? If not, take the pressure off him and let him heal. Youth soccer may seem so important to you guys now, but in the scheme of life, it is not. Take if from someone who devoted way too much time, money and emotion into something my kid dropped when they were 15 to pursue other interests. Not to say your kid isn't the next Messi, but try to put things into perspective, and his put his health above all else.

[Anonymous]

Is it getting worse or better?

It's only been a problem for a week and he's a kid - they recover from all sorts of things in no time. I'd just have him take a few days off and test it gently at home every couple of days. If it feels OK when he tests it - then go to a practice and see how that feels. Make sure he knows to stop immediately (and tell the coach so he knows to check) if it starts to hurt again.

Keep your doctor's appointment for now and go in two weeks if he is still feeling pain. But my guess is it will clear up in a few days of rest.

[Anonymous]

My 17 yo nephew is now in a 6 month recovery from his THIRD knee surgery, in large part due to getting back in the game too soon. Let the child rest and heal.

[Anonymous]

Let him heal. This happened a few times for my son, including one time he had trouble walking, and every time he said he was fine within days before I could get him a doctor's appointment. I would not have let him keep playing if he said he was hurting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it getting worse or better?

It's only been a problem for a week and he's a kid - they recover from all sorts of things in no time. I'd just have him take a few days off and test it gently at home every couple of days. If it feels OK when he tests it - then go to a practice and see how that feels. Make sure he knows to stop immediately (and tell the coach so he knows to check) if it starts to hurt again.

Keep your doctor's appointment for now and go in two weeks if he is still feeling pain. But my guess is it will clear up in a few days of rest.

This is wrong. Do not do play till you see the doctor.

[Anonymous]

How old is he? is he on the cusp of being recruited to a D1 team? If not, take the pressure off him and let him heal. Youth soccer may seem so important to you guys now, but in the scheme of life, it is not. Take if from someone who devoted way too much time, money and emotion into something my kid dropped when they were 15 to pursue other interests. Not to say your kid isn't the next Messi, but try to put things into perspective, and his put his health above all else.

He is 12 and definitely not the next Messi. He just loves playing and also wants to make a good impression on his new coach, but we will sit it out for a while. I was able to get a podiatrist appointment sooner, and the podiatrist said he could address ankle injuries, so we will see what he says. Still keeping the ortho appointment as a backup, since it was so hard to get.

[Anonymous]

I saw him tonight. U littles. Tell the coach so he can adjust the rosters please. Don't play your kid and injure him further

Not him, but definitely letting him sit out, thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it getting worse or better?

It's only been a problem for a week and he's a kid - they recover from all sorts of things in no time. I'd just have him take a few days off and test it gently at home every couple of days. If it feels OK when he tests it - then go to a practice and see how that feels. Make sure he knows to stop immediately (and tell the coach so he knows to check) if it starts to hurt again.

Keep your doctor's appointment for now and go in two weeks if he is still feeling pain. But my guess is it will clear up in a few days of rest.

This is wrong. Do not do play till you see the doctor.

No - it's not wrong. You do not need to see a doctor every time your child has an ache. You see a dcotor when it does not recover by itself in a short period of time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bench warmer.

+1

This. My child was injured recently too and 2 weeks off has been the right thing to do. Why risk further injury for a game or two?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Somehting has been off with my son's ankle. There was no clear injury or event, but he has been complaining about it for a week. We got him an orthopedist appointment two weeks from now. He is normally a midfielder, but thinks he should ask for something with less running in the interim. He can run some, but 70 minute games are feeling tough on his ankle right now. He used to play left back, which seemed like a bit less running I suggested that. What do people think? Any other suggestions? Before anyone says it, I know there is no soccer position with no running, just looking for less.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How old is he? is he on the cusp of being recruited to a D1 team? If not, take the pressure off him and let him heal. Youth soccer may seem so important to you guys now, but in the scheme of life, it is not. Take if from someone who devoted way too much time, money and emotion into something my kid dropped when they were 15 to pursue other interests. Not to say your kid isn't the next Messi, but try to put things into perspective, and his put his health above all else.

Thank you. Wise words.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I saw him tonight. U littles. Tell the coach so he can adjust the rosters please. Don't play your kid and injure him further

Not him, but definitely letting him sit out, thanks.

Let’s be clear - nobody thought the PP was correct on this. 🙄