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I broke my 3rd metatarsal 2 weeks ago. i have been in a shoe boot for a 1 week and 3 days. am i ok to work out, aka on an eliptical of ?

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Takes on average : 6-8 weeks for bone to heel so that would be UNADVISABLE

Answered 3/2/2015

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