Question 1

sprained ankle month ago, never saw dr but xray no break . yesterday played soccer and it swelled up and cant put weight on it today. ortho? boot?

Accepted Answer

See orthopedist: It sounds as though you had a significant sprain a month ago.  Another possibility is there was a fracture that was very subtle and not seen on the x-ray you had.  Either way you need to follow up with a specialist for evaluation.  In the meantime, ice, elevate and use a compression wrap.

Question 2

should i use crutches? or should i use a walking boot? both? so, i was playing soccer when i tripped and fell on my ankle. just a few months ago, i sprained the same ankle and it really hurts. my dad does not want to take me to the doctor, though. i do ha

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For : For bad ankle sprains i usually recommend a walking boot.  Initially, if the pain is too great you can use crutches as well, but with time you can stop using the crutches as long as you are wearing the boot.

Question 3

i fractured my wrist 6 weeks ago (fracture right distal radius).

i had a below-the-elbow cast which came off yesterday. i am wearing a splint

would you advice to play soccer on saturday? what can i wear to protect my wrist further?

Accepted Answer

Ask your orthopedist: In a young healthy person, at 6 weeks, a fracture is usually healed.  However, I do not know the details or severity of your injury.  It is easily possible to fall playing soccer and reinjure it, which would be horrible.  You need to follow the advice of the person who knows the details of your injury - your orthopedic doctor.

Question 4

can i play soccer with a torn mcl?

Accepted Answer

No: You shouldn't play until you are healed. A painful knee is an unreliable one; it can give way causing additional injury to your knee or something else. You can worsen the tear and convert a sprain or partial tear into a complete tear. You risk compromising the quality of the final result by premature return to play. A nonoperative injury can become one that requires surgery.

Question 5

can i play soccer if i have mono?

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Be careful: Besides fatigue, mononucleosis can cause an enlarged spleen and liver... Contact sports should be avoided to avoid rupture of the spleen/liver... Best to be checked before resuming sports.

Question 6

can i still play soccer with braces?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you're talking about the kind of braces on your teeth, then you might want to consider wearing a mouth guard while you're playing to protect your lips and teeth. If you're talking about an ankle or knee brace, these are commonly worn by soccer players for various injuries.

Question 7

can i play soccer with herniated disc?

Accepted Answer

Not if it hurts: If you have recovered and have no symptoms, then yes.  If you are currently symptomatic, not advised.

Question 8

can i play soccer a week after injuring my groin?

Accepted Answer

Depends on injury: Groin injuries can be from many sources, a muscle strain, a tendon tear, an injury inside the actual ball and socket joint of the hip or even a hernia. If  you are completely pain free, and are able to perform all ball drills, running and cutting drill and are able to work into 3v3 or 5v5 drills without any pain, then you can play. Make sure you warm up well and get a good sweat going before out.

Question 9

if i donate blood can i play soccer the next day?

Accepted Answer

Ask Donation Center: Ask the donation center staff if they have a list of precautions you should take after blood donation. If you have a significant competition, do not donate blood within 7 – 10 days of the event, as your performance will be compromised. A recent study (in omega cycling)  found maximal performance was decreased for at least 1 week and that submaximal performance was unaffected by blood donation.

Question 10

i play soccer and i have a stye will that affect me at all?

Accepted Answer

: Not at all, take care.

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Sprained ankle month ago, never saw dr but xray no break . yesterday played soccer and it swelled up and cant put weight on it today. ortho? boot?

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Should i use crutches? or should i use a walking boot? both? so, i was playing soccer when i tripped and fell on my ankle. just a few months ago, i sprained the same ankle and it really hurts. my dad does not want to take me to the doctor, though. i do ha

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I fractured my wrist 6 weeks ago (fracture right distal radius). i had a below-the-elbow cast which came off yesterday. i am wearing a splint would you advice to play soccer on saturday? what can i wear to protect my wrist further?

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Can i play soccer with a torn mcl?

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Can i play soccer if i have mono?

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Can i still play soccer with braces?

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Can i play soccer with herniated disc?

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Can i play soccer a week after injuring my groin?

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I play soccer and i have a stye will that affect me at all?

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