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I have not been able to exercise due to an overuse foot injury.healing is taking forever and i'm getting depressed. what will help me?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Physical therapist: Exercise your upper body so you don't lose the value of exercise. On the injured leg you can do straight leg raising exercises. See a physical, therapist to set other exercises for you.

Dr Isaacson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/21/2019

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Consider cross : Training if ok'd by your physician such as swimming for example.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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