What to do in rehab for a fifth metatarsal fracture

Fifth metatarsal fracture rehabilitation is categorized into early rehabilitation, intermediate rehabilitation, and late rehabilitation according to the time after the injury. Fifth metatarsal fracture needs to be immobilized firstly, including surgical internal fixation or plaster fixation, and rehabilitation training can be carried out when the fracture is confirmed to be in good position. 1. Early rehabilitation: In the early stage, you can exercise by moving your toes, which can promote blood circulation in the fracture area, eliminate swelling and prevent muscle atrophy. 2. Mid-term rehabilitation: At this time, the fracture patient can carry out simple activities, it is recommended to carry out stretching training, that is, the elastic band on the forefoot, then straighten the leg and pull upward with both hands, which can stretch the hamstring. 3. Late rehabilitation: you can perform foot on tennis ball exercise, step the sole of the foot on the tennis ball, then slowly and forcefully rotate the foot, feel the feeling of soreness, swelling and pain on the sole of the foot, gradually reduce the discomfort and relax the muscles around the metatarsal bones. Subsequently increase standing, weight bearing, walking and eventually complete normal exercises such as running. When a metatarsal fracture occurs, it is recommended that the patient undergo rehabilitation training with the assistance of a rehabilitation physician and rehabilitation therapist. Avoid secondary injuries caused by self-training.