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Base of 5th metatarsal fracture
I had a fracture in my left feet, base of 5th metatarsal fracture. I had a cast on it for 8 weeks,then xray showed that the fracture has been healed. It's total 10 weeks since the injury. Now i have started walking properly. When can i start cycling or running?
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Cycling now can do.
Running wait for 2 weeks more.
Dip. Foot in hot water, three times in a day for 10days.
Start with walking, proceed to jogging and running over 2 weeks time.
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Fracture is already healed now u can resume your activities
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As per comfort
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