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    Re: Broken fifth metatarsal left foot

    Hi, I broke this bone 5 weeks ago and was offered a cast or no cast . I opted for no cast. I returned to the hospital this week, my foot is still swollen and the dr said should be ok in 3 weeks or so, but still very sore ... Any ideas what excercises I should be doing, what I shouldn't be doing?


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    Re: Broken fifth metatarsal left foot

    Quote Originally Posted by Traceyjm View Post
    Hi, I broke this bone 5 weeks ago and was offered a cast or no cast . I opted for no cast. I returned to the hospital this week, my foot is still swollen and the dr said should be ok in 3 weeks or so, but still very sore ... Any ideas what excercises I should be doing, what I shouldn't be doing?
    Physiotherapy treatment for fractured 5th metatarsal may comprise:

    soft tissue massage
    joint mobilization
    electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound)
    ice or heat treatment
    ankle taping or ankle bracing
    the use of a protective boot
    the use of crutches
    exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance
    hydrotherapy



 
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