Broken fifth metatarsal left foot

[Traceyjm]

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?

[davisjone]

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