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Stretching whilst in cast, how can I stop it?

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Lolli_pop
Lolli_pop

Hi all,

I fractured my left ankle about 6 weeks ago, had an open cast on for about 2 weeks and a proper one nwb for the rest of the time.

About 2 weeks ago, I noticed that first thing in the morning I wake up to my leg trying it's best to stretch whilst in the cast. I am worried that I may be doing some damage to the ankle. Has this happened to anyone else?

Thanks

Lolly 😃

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  • ann30953
    ann30953 Lolli_pop

    Posted

    I also had an irresistable need to stretch in the morning after surgery about 4 months ago. My surgery was for torn ligaments and tendons and chipped cartilage. The stretching was painful but I don't think it caused any injuries. I don't experience it as much now.

    • Lolli_pop
      Lolli_pop ann30953

      Posted

      Thanks for you r reply.

      Was this whilst in a cast? I am really worried that I am damaging something in my ankle whatever I do.

    • ann30953
      ann30953 Lolli_pop

      Posted

      It was while I was in a boot, but the doctor said I didn't have to wear the boot all the time if I was very careful not to injure the ankle again. I'm not sure my experience is directly comparable to yours because I had a different injury. I just wanted to let you know that I also had an irresistable urge to stretch in the morning. Have you asked your surgeon?

    • Lolli_pop
      Lolli_pop ann30953

      Posted

      Thanks, I guessed as much.

      I am due to go back to hospital on Monday- intend to ask then.

  • kim23026
    kim23026 Lolli_pop

    Posted

    no damage stretching in cast at all. I did it all the time, to the extent you can actually stretch in a cast. I'm 7 months out, you will be fine. 😃

    • Lolli_pop
      Lolli_pop kim23026

      Posted

      Thanks for the reassurance. I was getting really worried. 😃

  • john61388
    john61388 Lolli_pop

    Posted

    Hi im couple of weeks ahead of you fractures ankle and tibia. Im the same my.leg stretches itself in the morning too. Im out of cast now and had xray and all on track so stretching does'nt seem to harm anything

    • Lolli_pop
      Lolli_pop john61388

      Posted

      Thanks for the reassurance. I hope that my cast comes off on Monday though- I am fed up of it! Lol

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