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Time to walk

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kenneth_m
kenneth_m

In march 2016 I dislocated my foot and broke my. Tibia and fibula I am now 10 weeks post op I walked awkwardly yesterday with no crutches but my foot swells up again I was on it a lot I got up today and it hurt needed a crutch to get about walked for a bit without it not much as it still swollen and red how much or long should I be walking before I rest it doctor says walk to get the blood flow and swelling down but after a bit of walking it swells and I can't do any exercises up down side to side while swollen is this normal process for screws and a plate any help appreciated

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  • patti123
    patti123 kenneth_m

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    Week 10 is still early. You will get much stronger in the next 4 weeks and will be amazed at your progress. Keep up with the walking and PT stretching exercises. 
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