Heel Stress Fracture -

Best Heel Stress Fracture Treatment In Delhi NCR.

The calcaneus is most often fractured during a:

Fall from a height
Twisting injury to the ankle
Motor vehicle collision
The severity of a fracture can vary. For example, a simple twist of the ankle may result in a single crack in the bone.
Stress fractures of the calcaneus are most common in these sports:
- Long-distance running
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Track & field sports
- Dance

Patients with calcaneus fractures usually experience:

Most stress fractures of the calcaneus will heal with non-surgical measures.
Taking a break from sports that place repeated stress on the heel, such as running, is essential to starting the healing process.
Additional conservative treatments may include:
- Applying ice to reduce swelling
- Using crutches to keep weight off the heel
- Wearing a boot walker or cast to provide support and protection to the heel
- Physical therapy after the bone has healed
It is helpful to wear well cushioned shoes or add gel pads to your shoes to lessen impact during weight bearing once walking is allowed.

Goals:

Rehabilitation

After 9-12 weeks

Progressive resisted strengthening

Use of pulleys
Weighted exercise
Toe-walking ambulation
Ascending/descending stairs,
Skipping
Plyometric exercise
Pool exercises
Climbing activities
Work hardening program or activities to allow return to work between 13- 52 weeks.