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What are safe exercises to do with a stress fracture?
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Non weightbearing: Non weight bearing activity such as light cycling, swimming and weight lifting (while sitting and lying down). Discuss with your doctor. Will probably be able to gradually increase stress as symptoms resolve. Dr l.
Answered 12/9/2013
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