Fifth Metatarsal Fracture Early Exercise Programme

We recommend consulting a musculoskeletal physiotherapist to ensure exercises are best suited to your recovery. If you are carrying out an exercise regime without consulting a healthcare professional, you do so at your own risk. If you have any concerns whilst completing these exercises, please contact a healthcare professional.

More Plans

Intermediate Exercise plan

This is the next progression. More focus is given to progressive loading of the foot and ankle to rebuild strength, stability and proprioception (proprioception refers to the body’s ability to perceive its own position in space). This should not exceed more than 4/10 on your perceived pain scale.

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Worst pain imaginable
Advanced Exercise plan

This programme is a further progression with challenging progressive loading of the foot and ankle complex, which aims to begin your safe return to recreational activity. This should not exceed more than 4/10 on your perceived pain scale.

No pain
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