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 More options Nov 16 2012, 8:19 pm
From: runs_with_kona <shin.n....@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:19:41 -0800 (PST)
Local: Fri, Nov 16 2012 8:19 pm
Subject: Re: Fibula stress fracture recovery
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Bones heal faster than soft tissue injury.  As soon as you have no pain
start stimulating it often.  Work on you form so you don't injure it again.

On Friday, November 16, 2012 10:56:44 AM UTC-7, Chris Bonner wrote:

> Five months ago I diagnosed myself with a fibula stress fracture in my
> right leg, due to overtraining (aka too much enthusiasm!).

> After some initial rest, I've mostly been hiking/walking to strengthen it
> up, and the odd run now and again to see how it feels.
> I've started running more regularly this month and have been running up to
> five miles comfortably without pain, once maybe twice a week.
> But I'm getting an aching leg for a day or so after still.

> A massage seems to feel good, and I'm gonna try stretching the muscles in
> the lower leg as its not something I normally do.

> Has anyone else been through similar and can offer any advice
> or recovery tips? I know bones take ages to heal, but am I going in the
> right direction? And I doing TMTS?

> I usually wear my TG's or MT00's. Should I wear something a little more
> cushioned for a while like my MT101's?

> Are more frequent short runs better than occasional long runs?

> Just throwing it out there, any advice much appreciated.
> Chris.


 
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