chrwar said...
Hey Junglist,
I currently have a broken 1st Metatarsal. Commonly causes bone chip with tendon damage as it is the larger metatarsal. I first did it years ago playing soccer, I was put into an aircast but was told to exercise and load bare as long as no pain being caused.
This time I did it only a few weeks ago, I was riding a board with straps for the first time in a long time, normally wear boots, and my feet kept coming out only to have realised at once that I have hurt that joint again. It came with immediate swelling and bruising. I just iced it that night and have strapped it ever since.
I can still ride as long as my foot does not twist or hit anything. If it does the pain goes thru the roof and I have to rest it for a few days. The latest research on this injury is based on English footballers such as Becham and Rooney, they both broke their 5th Metatarsal which is the most common. The research suggests movement, load baring and activity that does not cause pain! If there is pain stop!!! Breaking a metatarsal is the most common injuruy in sport to date!
Strapping works, so go see a phsyio to be taught how to do it and get back riding!
Cheers Chris
Holy f#%k what a tragic story!
Could you have kept it to less than 400 words Chrissy?
