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1st MTP joint swelling
Due to bike accident, my foot came under the bike and main target pressure on 1st MTP joint (big toe twisted). I cannot walk now even after 48 hrs, its paining when weight is put on it. xray shows no evidence of crack/fracture . I am following RICE approach giving full rwst to my foot. Please suggest some exercises to avoid stiffness and get muscles back in action and how much time it will take fully heal amd walm normally.
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⢠Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation
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It must be soft tissue injury which may take 2 weeks time.. take anti inflammatories , avoid walking longer time, soft sole cheppals
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You might. Need slab or strapping as there might be a sprain.
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