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10 weeks into recovery of high ankle sprain i found out i had stress fractures. for 4 weeks i have to rice. how do i go about exercise after this time?

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See below: It would be best to talk to your treating doctor since you have not explained the severity of the injuries.

Answered 3/4/2016

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