How Physio Can Aid A Foot Fracture Recovery

Few sporting injuries can be more frustrating than a foot fracture. Not only does it mean some time on the sidelines, but it is something people can feel every single time they stand up during the recovery process.

This can happen to anyone from the weekend park runner to the international footballer, with Manchester City forward Ferran Torres now facing up to six weeks on the sidelines after suffering such an injury in international duty for Spain.

Others may remember England’s Wayne Rooney once being in an oxygen chamber trying to speed up his recovery after such an injury before the 2006 World Cup. Suffice to say, a Sunday league footballer in Berkshire won’t have one of those to rely on.

Even so, getting some expert physiotherapy in Maidenhead can go a long way to getting your foot on the mend. You will spend a few weeks in a cast and will only make your way back gradually, with much of the physio being there to help you gain flexibility and build up muscle mass again. This can include a range of foot mobility exercises.

While you may be very keen to get back in action again as soon as possible, patience will be the key. You will be told by your doctor when the case can come off, when you can stop using crutches and you may need extra attention if there is swelling, numbness, or discolouration.

The exact nature of the injury can make a difference too. All your foot bones are metatarsals, connecting the toe to the ankle, but the fifth metatarsal gets less blood flow and can take longer to heal.

Being patient may not be the thing you most want to do, but it is vital in order to avoid a potential recurrence. With good physiotherapy, you should be able to make a textbook recovery and return to action in great shape.