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Exercise/walking with Plaster cast on broken foot

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adrienne56S
adrienne56S

Hi i broke my 5th mt bone last week and today I started standing on it.. is there a limit to walking around on my plaster cast with a special sandal covering the cast ? I understand it is good for blood and muscles to move so can I stand/walk as much as I want? Can I damage my foot with excess exercise?

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  • mary42138
    mary42138 adrienne56S

    Posted

    Hi Adrienne!! I wouldn't overdue it, I would first ask your doctor, but also your foot will tell you when it's time to rest it and elevate, as far as exercise I suggest sit ups, leg lifts, some time on exercise bike, good luck!

  • bailyBoo02511
    bailyBoo02511 adrienne56S

    Posted

    If I were you I call my Dr or the nurse to find out the correct infomation. I had a fifth metatarsal fracture and when I didn't know what to do I would talk to the Nurse at the Ortho Dr they were very glad to help answer any questions that need an answer .this way I  felt safe in what to do .next . Hope this helps

    Hugs Baily

  • adrienne56S
    adrienne56S

    Posted

    I.e. at the moment I am alternating between wheelchair and walking on the plaster cast
  • sandi27417
    sandi27417 adrienne56S

    Posted

    Did you have surgery? I am 68 and have a non displaced stress fracture (jones). Am on crutches 5 weeks then walking in boot for 6more. Tell me more. I am a horse back rider so can not wait to get back to my sport
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