Stress reaction return pains

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2 weeks ago 07/05/2024 8:54pm EDT

I am a college d-2 runner. I had a stress reaction of my fibula confirmed on 5/3/24 with MRI. I stopped running on it 4/29. Had been experiencing ankle pain for a few weeks prior but trained through it and did a 10k track race. I’ve been seeing PT doing strength and cross training on elliptical with no pain walking or cross training. Followed up w Dr 6/24. Attempted to start walk run plan this week. First day ran 3 min off 30 sec for 2 miles. Ok. Took 1 Day off then next day tan 5 min felt discomfort and stopped. Do I take more time off??? Cross train only???

2 weeks ago 07/06/2024 6:46am EDT

re: Runner2800

A little soreness is expected, but not focal pain. You got a little too aggressive in your return to ground. Your first 2 ground runs should be more like 1 minute jog / 1 minute walk x10 with a cross-train day in-between. If okay then go up to 2 min run / 1 min walk x8.

2 weeks ago 07/06/2024 2:47pm EDT

re: Runner2800

The only stress injuries I’ve had were a fracture and reaction in my fibula and both times it was sore when returning to run. When I returned from the fracture I was really worried because the soreness lasted a few months. When I returned from the reaction, the soreness lasted about a month or so. It was fine in the end so I’m assuming it will likely be the same for you as long as the pain is not worsening.

1 week ago 07/08/2024 11:51pm EDT

re: steeplegal106

Thanks this makes me feel better. I took a week to just cross train and restarted the walk run today. Fingers crossed all keeps going well

1 week ago 07/08/2024 11:52pm EDT

re: Old Big East

Thanks! Took a week off to cross train and restarted today with a slower walk run plan. Fingers crossed all keeps going ok

1 week ago 07/09/2024 9:27am EDT

re: Runner2800

Maybe stay on the grass or a foam track/ treadmill for the first few.

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