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cdunn
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Taping stress fracture on foot
I have a stress fracture on top of my left foot. I need to start walking again to lose weight. Should I just tape the top of the foot with sport tape when I go for a walk? I was going to start out slow.
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PitterPatter11
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Taping stress fracture on foot
What has your doctor suggested? My students who have had foot stress fractures usually need to wear a boot. I would suggest looking into swimming for exercise. You really need to rest your foot for 6-8 weeks.
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| Posted 8/27/18 7:55 PM |
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cdunn
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Re: Taping stress fracture on foot
I’ve had this fracture for a long time. Done the boot and orthotics already. It’s gettong better but not as fast. I have a stationary bike but need to really melt this fat off!!
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| Posted 8/27/18 8:06 PM |
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MrsG823
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Taping stress fracture on foot
I would talk to your doctor. Depending on the type and location of the fracture it could take up to a year to completely heal. If it is healing and you push too hard you can set yourself back further.
Have you tried tracking your food intake? It can really help get you back on track.
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| Posted 8/27/18 8:13 PM |
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alli3131
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Taping stress fracture on foot
Honestly not worth pushing it. Are you in PT? You will end up doing more damage than it’s worth. And you can loose weight by sitting home and doing nothing. It’s 95% diet.
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| Posted 8/27/18 8:15 PM |
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jlm2008
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Re: Taping stress fracture on foot
Posted by alli3131
Honestly not worth pushing it. Are you in PT? You will end up doing more damage than it’s worth. And you can loose weight by sitting home and doing nothing. It’s 95% diet.
ITA
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| Posted 8/27/18 8:27 PM |
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twizzlers
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Taping stress fracture on foot
I wouldn’t push it either. I ended up refracturing mine after doing a long day of walking. Set me back weeks. Not worth it.
Message edited 8/27/2018 8:49:09 PM.
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| Posted 8/27/18 8:48 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Taping stress fracture on foot
Posted by jlm2008
Posted by alli3131
Honestly not worth pushing it. Are you in PT? You will end up doing more damage than it’s worth. And you can loose weight by sitting home and doing nothing. It’s 95% diet.
ITA
All this. And honestly you will burn more calories on your bike or swimming than walking.
And of course by your diet
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NervousNell
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Re: Taping stress fracture on foot
Posted by cdunn
I’ve had this fracture for a long time. Done the boot and orthotics already. It’s gettong better but not as fast. I have a stationary bike but need to really melt this fat off!!
You'll melt it faster on a stationary bike then by walking.
If you can swim too- that is an insane cardio workout, I am much more winded after swimming than after walking
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| Posted 8/28/18 9:11 AM |
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lululu
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Re: Taping stress fracture on foot
I wouldn't walk on it. I had a stress fracture on the top of my foot. They told me that if it broke all the way through that I would need surgery. If I were you I would only swim or potentially the bike but I might not even do that until it's fully healed. Or maybe do low impact weight videos.
Also, 90% of weight loss is nutrition so I would just concentrate on what you are eating rather than exercising on a broken foot!
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| Posted 8/28/18 9:31 AM |
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JME78
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Taping stress fracture on foot
I would swim and eat clean. Swimming is a great workout and no stress on the foot.
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| Posted 8/28/18 10:27 AM |
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cdunn
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Taping stress fracture on foot
I do agree with you all...not worth the risk right now. Thanks!!
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