Treadmill running

[Teejay]

Originally Posted by sanddancers

I broke my ankle and fractured my leg in a challenge playing football in September, I was told by the physio that I was a keen runner and she said that when my leg did recover the best thing for me to do would be outside running as a treadmill can cause damage to the feet and ankle. Don't have a clue how it's any different like.

I would have thought you have more chance of knacking your ankle outside to begin with, but you won't strengthen your ankle long-term running on a treadmill.