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I broke my foot 6 and 1 2 weeks ago and got my cast off last friday i am walking on crutches with partial weight bearing until my muscle strengthens how long should i wait before starting to play gym?
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Until your doc: Gives you permission to return to those activities.
Answered 10/4/2016
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