Suggest Treatment For Stress Fracture On The Lower Inside Of The Tibia

Posted on Mon, 10 Mar 2014

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Question : I have a stress fracture on the lower inside of my tibia. How long must I wait before resuming running, and what exercises can I do now while I wait? I'm a beginner runner, and was starting interval training when this happened.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Rest for around six to eight weeks. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Rest for around six to eight weeks. Avoid weight bearing exercise especially running. Substitute swimming or cycling if it can be done pain free or use the opportunity to work on upper body strength in the gym. Running in water with a belt is also an excellent substitute for running on the road. Exercises to maintain strength and flexibility in the lower leg such as light calf raises as long as they are not painful. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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