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Is heat good for a foot stress fracture with no inflammation as opposed to ice?
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Heat: Heat is fine to use.
Answered 10/17/2013
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Ice: Is always best specialy during the first week after injury.
Answered 10/17/2013
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Stress fracture: If there is swelling , ice is better!
Answered 12/29/2013
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