#like oh no what if it turns out that ankle sprains are different in australia

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Just adding a source for that 20% figure:

Up to 40% of ankle sprains go on to develop chronic symptoms, including pain, swelling, instability, and recurrence that persists at least 12 months post-injury. Furthermore, approximately 20% of individuals who sustain acute sprain develop into chronic ankle instability.

OP did a phenomenal job of explaining this thing but in case anyone else wants a source for the rest of the post: NPS, Harvard Health.

If I could give one piece of life advice to my fellow humans, it would be this highly specific little chestnut: "If you ever sprain your ankle, get medical care."

One of the most common things I've heard from older people than myself is, "Oh yeah, I twisted my ankle in (insert grade of school here) and it's never been the same." Or, "I have a bad ankle. I can't tell you how many times I've sprained it." And one of the most common things I've heard from younger people is some variation on, "Yeah, I think I just twisted my ankle. I think I have some old crutches from high school at my parents' house. I'll just use those for a few days."

I didn't learn this until after I sprained my ankle last year, but 20% of ankle sprains lead to chronic ankle instability, which was grimly defined by my doctor as, "an unending cycle of ankle sprains."

Another thing I didn't fully understand is that "sprain" is an umbrella term for any of those ligament injuries. Yeah, you could simply stretch the ligament-- twist it. Or you could tear it. Or you could completely sever it, and those are all sprains. If you're not a doctor, it's likely hard to tell what degree of sprain you have. The worse the sprain, the higher the chance of it healing weird and becoming unstable. If you are having trouble putting weight on your ankle and it's not feeling better the next day, please get it checked out!

I know medical care is expensive and many of us don't have health insurance, but it might cost you more in the long run if you don't get care for a hurt ankle. Otherwise you might spend a lifetime of having to get MORE ankle injuries checked out, missing work or social opportunities due to ankle injury, having to limit exercise, surgeries later in life, and more.

When I hurt my ankle and foot last year, I assumed the broken foot bone would be the bigger concern, but my treatment plan was almost entirely centered around the ankle ligament tear. My doctor said that was the more serious injury and the more finicky bit to heal. I worry when I hear a friend mention they sprained their ankle and were just treating it at home, 'trying to stay off it as much as I can.' That usually means a few days, but I had to stay completely off mine for 4 weeks, followed by a walking boot, a brace, and months of physical therapy. It was intense!

Ankles are annoying because they support your entire darn body and you don't realize how much you need them until you hurt one. So that is the one nugget of wisdom I hope to leave all of you with!

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Dragon of Japan - Chapter 5

Title: Dragon of Japan

Pairing: Sebastian/Ciel Mai/Lin cheating Madoka/Naru previous Mai/Claude

Category: Crossover Black Butler/Ghost Hunt but I am trying to keep it mostly Ghost Hunt

Rating: T-M will slowly progress

Summary: Mai is a demon and she’s within the top 3 powerful demons, but she still  holds human emotions within her demon life. She got over Naru’s rejection quickly, but now she’s dying and her brother steps in to help her. What adventures will awat the new and improved SPR?

Warning: There is some Naru bashing and Nar is not  a main character in the story. Lin is a lot more talkative in this which I will explain within the story.

Author’s Note: So I too have fallen victim in the Ghost Hunt Black Butler crossover universe.

Disclaimer: I do not owe any rights to Ghost Hunt or the Black Butler franchise.

Please enjoy the story and constructive feedback is always welcomed.

Dragon of Japan - Chapter 3 http://rdmfavcpls.tumblr.com/post/167963385527/dragon-of-japan-chapter-3-a-haunted-manor-part-3

Dragon of Japan - Chapter 4 http://rdmfavcpls.tumblr.com/post/168030623522/dragon-of-japan-chapter-4-a-haunted-manor-part

~~Story Begins~~

Chapter 5 - Talk with the Davises

Lin stood in front of a wooden desk where a man with brown cut hair, his green eyes hid his emotions, and a collared green shirt sat. Behind the man was a women with blonde hair slowly turning grey, her green eyes were lit with fury and she was pacing, her pink shirt moving against her body as blue jeans moved with her legs.

The man sighed. “Koujo, no matter how sorry I am, I cannot undo my son’s actions,” he said.

“He’s on a curfew now,” the woman said. “I’m adopting his two other children. We’ve freezed his accounts and adjusted their paychecks according to the job.”

Lin raised an eyebrow. “Luella, calm down,” the man said. “Anyway, Koujo, you understand that you will no longer be Noll’s guardian, but the leader of SPR. Are you okay with using the old office?”

“Yes,” Lin said nodding his head.

“Just let us know if you need anything,” the man said.

“Oh, Koujo,” Luella said looking at Lin.  “We won’t treat you any different. You are, were, Gene’s best friend so you’ll always be considered family. However, I want to meet Mai Taniyama one of these days?”

“Why?” Lin asked even though he thinks it’s a stupid question. They’ve met everyone else but Mai.

“Because I have wanted to meet her since Noll took her on as an assistant. Plus I have a message I want Gene to hear,” Luella said. “Is she cute?”

“Luella!”

“I’m just asking, Martin,” Luella said.

“She’s outside, enjoying the fresh air since she’s not as sick,” Lin said. “She doesn’t know english all that well.”

“Lead me to her!” Luella said as all of her anger just vanished.

Mai was at the park with everyone, sitting down on a bench with Masako, watching the ducks swim. Monk and Ayako were feeding the birds while Yasuhara and John were discussing how different England was to Australia and Japan.

“I really want to hate you, Mai,” Masako said. “I just can’t seem to bring myself to do it.”

“Is it about Naru?” Mai asked.

“Yes, but you was only looking out for me,” Masako said. “Everyone else would’ve told me all that you told me after the media gets their hands on it.”

“I know, it doesn’t mean anything, but if Naru didn’t play around and wanted to date you, I would’ve supported you.”

“But, didn’t you like him as well?”

“I did, but he rejected me and I’m glad he did,” Mai said. “I think it was because he reminded me of my ex who I thought I was over with. Besides, I don’t think I can handle being called an ‘idiot’ or ‘dumb’ every time we go on a date. This time, who I have feelings for are worse.”

“Lin?” Masako asked as Mai nodded. “Why is it worse?”

“I know he possibly hates my guts,” Mai said. “First of all, he hates the Japanese, then when I first met him, he sprained his ankle due to me, and I’m always in trouble.”

Masako chuckled as she spoke, “Didn’t look like that this morning.”

“What happened this morning?” Luella asked from behind them. Masako jumped but Mai fell off of the bench.

“Mrs. Davis,” Masako said, a hand clutching her chest. “You startled us.”

“Sorry, not sorry,” Luella said as Mai stood up. “Are you Mai Taniyama?”

“Yes,” Mai said fearing the worst.

Luella walked up to her, pulled her into a hug as she nuzzled Mai’s cheek. “Why, aren’t you the cutest little thing?”

“Eh?”

“So, what happened this morning? Is it juicy?” Luella asked the girls.

“N-nothing happened,” Mai said.

“Here,” Masako said showing Luella and Mai the picture that John sent to everyone minus Lin and Mai.

“How did you get that?” Mai asked.

“Aww! Send it to me!” Luella said going back to hugging Mai. “You two will have the cutest babies! Let me be the godmother, please.”

“What?” Mai asked completely confused.

“Oh, dear, you think I’m mad at you,” Luella said. “Dear, I’m so thankful due to you telling us everything about Noll. Besides, how can I say no to a cutie pie like you? Oh, I heard you make  fabulous tea and coffee. I must come to Japan and try it.”

“Mrs. Davis,” Masako said standing up. “We will welcome you to Japan.”

“Thank you,” Luella said before sighing. “Oh, well, it’s Noll’s lost for being a player. He had a beautiful team and now you’re Lin’s team.”

“Luella, can you please stop strangling Mai,” Lin said with a sigh.

“But, she’s so cute,” Luella said back with a pout. “You must promise to message me, okay, Mai?”

“Uhm...okay?” Mai said still nervous.

“Did you tell Mai the message you wish to give Gene?” Lin asked as Luella started hugging Masako.

“Oh! I almost forgot! Mai can you be a dear and tell Gene something for me?”

“Of course,” Mai said.

“Tell him that his mom and dad miss him very much and that he couldn’t pick a better person to be a spiritual guide for,” Luella said.

Mai nodded.  “I’ll let him know.”

“Thank you, now where’s my favorite teaser?” Luella said before seeing Yasuhara. “There he is.”

“Is she always like that?” Mai asked.

“Ninety percent of the time,” Lin said with a nod. He waited until Masako walked off towards Luella. “I have a command for you.”

“Psh, you don’t just say that,” Mai said. “You just say ‘I command,’ than whatever the command is.”

“I’m talking more along the lines of an assistant.”

“Oh! Than what is it?”

“Transform Naru’s old office in Shibuya. I don’t care what, but it’s no longer his office and I don’t want it.”

“So, you did give me a command,” Mai said. “It shall be done.”

Next episode we are on our way back to Japan. Hopefully nothing bad happens so we can all get some good rest back in our beds. However, since Mai is back to being a member, the quiet won’t ever last. See all of you next time, mates.