The time it takes for it to heal varies, but can be up to three months.
Failure to get proper treatment for your foot can cause permanent loss of function.
The onset of your pain can be gradual and happen over a period of weeks or months.
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In this case, its usually considered astress fracture.
The outlook for this jot down of Jones fracture is worse than it is for an acute Jones fracture.
The X-ray will show whether it’s broken.
It will also help providers decide on the next steps in your treatment.
With most Jones fractures, the pieces of bone are often close together.
You will most likely need an assistive gadget, such as crutches or a walker, to get around.
The muscles in your injured leg may look smaller than the ones on your other leg.
Your provider may refer you to a physical therapist to help you in the next part of your recovery.
PT can also help put proper stress on your healing bone.
Youll start PT by having an evaluation with aphysical therapist.
They will ask you about your injury and do some tests to see how your leg is working.
Range of Motion
Range of motionis the amount of mobility around a specific joint(s).
The muscles around your ankle, foot, and toes may also have become tight.
Flexibility and range of motion exercises can improve your mobility.
Your physical therapist may prescribe exercises to help with swelling.
You also may have some pain where the fracture was.
Your physical therapist can use heat, ice, orTENSto help control the pain.
Your physical therapist can show you how to improve the strength of the muscles around your foot and ankle.
As you heal, you’ve got the option to also start doing other exercises to improve balance.
Plyometric exercises can help you stand, walk, and run normally.
Gait Assessment
Gaitis the way you walk.
They can also recommend the best assistive gadget for you to use during your recovery.
Exercises after a Jones fracture will help improve the range of motion and strength around your foot and ankle.
Doing these exercises will help you overcome the negative effects of being immobilized while your body was healing.
They may prescribe exercises to be done as part of a home exercise program.
Your physical therapist can use various therapeutic modalities to help control your pain or swelling after your Jones fracture.
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