There are many reasons for pretending to sprain an ankle. You may want to skip a gym class or seek the attention of your parents. A sprained ankle, unlike a fracture, is a soft tissue injury. These injuries are difficult to diagnose and easy to simulate. When pretending to have sprained your ankle, it's important to know how to simulate pain, how to wrap your ankle, and be convincing throughout your fake injury.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Faking the Ankle Pain
Step 1. Do not put weight on the foot
A sprained ankle hurts when you put weight on that foot. To simulate an injury, you should limp and avoid putting weight on your ankle.
Step 2. Grimace in pain as you move your ankle
To look convincing, you have to pretend that moving your ankle is hurting you enough. Your joint will likely be examined by a teacher, one of your parents, or a doctor. They will start moving it from side to side. When they do, it shows signs of pain, but don't overdo it.
Overdoing it will make you look less convincing and risk your doctor requesting tests to determine the severity of the problem
Step 3. Limit your movements
If you can, don't move your ankle side to side or up or down. If a doctor checks your injury, they can check your mobility against that of a healthy person. A true sprain limits the mobility of the affected joint.
Part 2 of 3: Wrapping the Ankle
Step 1. Bandage your ankle with a bandage
If you are trying to simulate a sprain outside the doctor's office, it is best to give the impression that you have already been seen. Usually the doctor will wrap your ankle to support the joint and limit your movement. Start wrapping your ankle near the instep. Continue around the foot and ankle until you reach the top of the joint. Secure the bandage with the pin.
You can find an elastic bandage in many pharmacies
Step 2. Use crutches to walk
Your doctor will usually advise you not to put weight on your foot for 2-6 weeks after the sprain. The best way to do this is with crutches. You can find them in the pharmacy; however, bear in mind that without a doctor's prescription you will have to pay them.
Step 3. Wear a walking brace
Severe sprains require a brace that supports the foot and restricts your movement more. You can find them in the pharmacy.
Part 3 of 3: Be Convincing
Step 1. Decide what story to tell and never change it
Ankle sprains usually result from a sprain. This can happen while walking, running, jumping, falling or playing sports. Whichever story you choose, make sure you are consistent. Decide on the details before you tell it. Changing the version of the story can lead someone to discover your deception.
Step 2. Put a stone in your shoe to remind yourself to limp
Since you're simulating an injury, it's hard to remember that you have to limp while walking. To do this, you can put a stone or some other small but uncomfortable object in your shoe.
Step 3. Don't tell anyone you're faking the injury
You can't be sure other people are keeping a secret. As a result, if you really want everyone to believe you sprained your ankle, don't tell anyone the truth.
Step 4. Learn about sprained ankles
Before faking this injury, do your research. Find out what the symptoms are and what an injured joint looks like. Read about recovery times and treatments. The more you know about distortions, the easier it will be to simulate one.
Step 5. Continue simulating the injury
In most cases, it takes 2-6 weeks to recover from an ankle sprain, following your doctor's advice. You should remember to continue the staging for the following weeks. Also, it is wise to "heal" gradually and not suddenly.
To "heal slowly," gradually stop using the brace, crutches or wrapping the ankle. Start putting weight on your foot again. Wait 1 to 2 weeks to "heal completely"
Advice
- Don't fake an injury too often. People will understand that you are lying.
- Don't overdo it when faking an injury, or you will be subjected to medical tests to assess the extent of the problem.
- Don't look too good, or you won't be convincing enough.
- When simulating an ankle injury, do not limp with the heel up, as this position increases the pressure on the joint. To pretend that you are limping, try to walk on even foot, but without putting weight on your leg.
- If you have a brace that you have used in the past, put it on!
- If you are in school and have physical education, drop down on your ankle and scream or cry.
- Do not engage in physical activity. Even very light activity can arouse suspicion or completely reveal your deception.
- To be truly convincing, you have to carry on the staging for a long time, especially with friends. They will try to protect you instead of asking someone to check.
- Don't overdo it or you won't be credible.
- Keep the staging for 5-6 weeks, otherwise you risk getting caught.
