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Got A Screw In Fifth Metatarsal. Cast Off, In Walking Boots Currently. What Exercises Should Be Done To Strengthen Leg, Foot?

I am a dancer, and I had surgery and got a screw in my fifth metatarsal. I recently got my cast off and now i'm in a walking boot. My doctor said that I don't need physical therapy, but I need to be able to dance by Christmas. I am dancing at the Outback Bowl in Tampa, FL. So what kind of exercises can I do to strengthen my leg and foot by then?
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
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Hi , i have read your query. For strengthening of leg muscle you need to do quadriceps strengthening exercise which you can see on you tube as there are many types of quadriceps exercises which can help you but one thing is that do not go to gym directly as these exercises can be done at home easily for example sit down on bed calmly with legs straight on bed then place towel roll under your knee and try to press it for 10 sec then relax , repeat it 10 times in morning and evening . For foot there are also may exercise uploaded on you tube which can help you .At last apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and in evening .This will definitely help you.
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Got A Screw In Fifth Metatarsal. Cast Off, In Walking Boots Currently. What Exercises Should Be Done To Strengthen Leg, Foot?

Hi , i have read your query. For strengthening of leg muscle you need to do quadriceps strengthening exercise which you can see on you tube as there are many types of quadriceps exercises which can help you but one thing is that do not go to gym directly as these exercises can be done at home easily for example sit down on bed calmly with legs straight on bed then place towel roll under your knee and try to press it for 10 sec then relax , repeat it 10 times in morning and evening . For foot there are also may exercise uploaded on you tube which can help you .At last apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and in evening .This will definitely help you.