Many people can start running three to four months after a break.
You may need to wear a cast for quite some time to allow the break to heal properly.
Your physical therapist can help you choose the correct machine.
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Your physical therapist can work with you to help you improve your mobility.
He or she may prescribe exercises designed to increase ankle ROM.
Wolff’s lawstates that bone grows in response to the stresses that are placed upon it.
By six to nine months after your injury, you should be able to run without problems.
Again,everyone is different and every injury is different.
Some people are able to run much sooner after breaking their ankle.
This includes having a realistic idea of your injury and your own personal capabilities.
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