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When should i begin exercising a foot after a crush injury? after 6 days of rest and elevation, pain and swelling are mostly gone but rom is limited.

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Really this is a -: -question best answered by your treating physician who is familiar with the situation.

Answered 3/20/2016

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A member asked:

When should i begin exercising a foot after a crush injury? after 6 days of rest and elevation, pain and swelling are mostly gone but rom is limited.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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