When dealing with a broken foot, it is important to rest and protect the injured area. Avoid putting pressure on the foot to prevent further damage and consider using a protective boot or crutches for stabilization. Despite the need for rest, you can stay active with low-impact activities that do not involve weight-bearing on your feet. Swimming, for example, provides a full-body workout without stressing the foot. Seated strength training exercises are also effective for maintaining upper body and core fitness. Modify your regular workouts to avoid using the injured foot, focusing instead on exercises that can be done seated or lying down. Non-weight bearing cardio, like hand cycling, is another option to keep your heart rate up. If you have broken your foot, it is suggested that you visit a podiatrist for treatment and additional advice on how to stay active while healing takes place.

A broken foot requires immediate medical attention and treatment. If you need your feet checked, contact one of our podiatrists from Itasca Foot & Ankle. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Broken Foot Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

A broken foot is caused by one of the bones in the foot typically breaking when bended, crushed, or stretched beyond its natural capabilities. Usually the location of the fracture indicates how the break occurred, whether it was through an object, fall, or any other type of injury. 

Common Symptoms of Broken Feet:

• Bruising
• Pain
• Redness
• Swelling
• Blue in color
• Numbness
• Cold
• Misshapen
• Cuts
• Deformities

Those that suspect they have a broken foot shoot seek urgent medical attention where a medical professional could diagnose the severity.

Treatment for broken bones varies depending on the cause, severity and location. Some will require the use of splints, casts or crutches while others could even involve surgery to repair the broken bones. Personal care includes the use of ice and keeping the foot stabilized and elevated.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Itasca and Hoffman Estates, IL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.