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For how long after an ankle fracture can you rerturn to contact sports?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

3 months +: First you have to heal the fracture(s) (6-8 weeks) then regain your motion and strength, followed by balance. Physical therapy will help and guide to when exactly you are able to return. Remember:crawl before you walk, walk before you run, run before you cut and jump, then expose yourself to the uncertainties of a contact runnin/cutting sport.

Answered 1/27/2014

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