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fractured fibula

My daughter fractured her fibula in April she is a serious gymnist. she started practicing slowly in June but continues to have pain especially when tumbling on floor exericse. Xrays and MRI showed fracture was healed Tried physical therapy and is starting again for 4 weeks any suggestions to get rid of pain?

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    Have to PT look at the position of the lateral malleolus is it in the same level as the other leg, do the tib/fib joints move properly are they aligned, all these factors can cause increased stress on the Fibula.If PT does not help try seeing a Osteopath that practices manipulative medicine.

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