Will J.R. Martinezs Ankle Injuries Hurt His Chances Within The Dancing Final?

First Released: November 16, 2011 2:51 PM EST Credit: ABC La, Calif. -- Caption J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff compete on Dwts, November. 14, 2011J.R. Martinez fell from the top leaderboard on Monday evening, following an ankle injuries, but he told Access Hollywood he is able to compete in next days final. The ankle is much better, the military veteran and former cleaning soap star told Access Hollywood Correspondent Tim Vincent on Tuesday evening. I'd an X-Ray taken today also it returned negative. Thats great news. It type of swelled up a little bit last evening. I iced it, stored it elevated. Nothing major, just like a tear or damaged Im relieved [at] the truth that America chosen us through and gave Karina [Smirnoff] an opportunity to maintain the finals, and also to demonstrate to them we should be there. J.R. stated his injuries might be cured with a couple days off his dancing ft, but he intends to mix relaxation and training because he makes his run for mirrorball glory. I've 5 days to smartly relaxation it and extremely give consideration into it, but nonetheless focus on the routine, J.R. told Tim. Im likely to be doing that in testing, likely to be taking breaks here or there, 20-half an hour, icing it every so often. Just really attempting to take proper care of it and nourish it, because I shouldn't re-injure it. The actor stated he intends to hold nothing when he and Karina hit happens including, a potential lift. We have our freestyle. Its a good start within our freestyle, he stated. I believe America want to observe that lift, and I wish to show it for them. The DWTS final begins on Monday evening at 8/7 C on ABC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.