"S. Tilts" wrote in message
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I badly sprained an ankle in my early 20ies, with ruptured ligaments etc.
and it was 'conservatively' treated, i.e. not treated at all. This left me
with reduced flexibility but it didn't bother me at the time as I could
still walk, or more to the point drive the car.

S,

This is why I kayak. It isn't the ankle so much (though I had an ankle
dislocation with the same treatmet plan) as it is the knee. I can sit in my
sea kayak for hours without problems. The foot pegs can be adjusted to meet
the needs of the ankle in most boats and can be frequently taken off same if
rest is required.

But if it is the canoe speaks to your soul, perhaps an outfitter can find a
way to make adjustments.

Rick