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- 0:00This is how I got back on the skateboard 30 days after I fractured my foot.
- 0:04First you want to get the swelling and pain down to a minimum.
- 0:08Until you can get some pain free movement, any movement counts, movement is medicine and motion is lotion.
- 0:16A gentle massage will help also move the lymph and blood flow, get the circulation going.
- 0:21Then once you can put some weight on it, you want to try balancing on one foot to really strengthen the stability.
- 0:28By now you should be able to walk pain free and the term walk it off really applies here.
- 0:35I like to do a lot of backward walking to strengthen my quads, ankles, lower legs and feet.
- 0:42Ideally with the sled but a treadmill works too.
- 0:46Then we'll go on to the straight leg calf phrase, try to get 25 reps with two legs and then build up to 25 reps on one leg.
- 0:54Then we'll go to the bent knee calf phrase. These work two different muscles in the calves.
- 1:01The soleus is being trained in the bent knee calf phrase which has the strongest pull pound for pound of out of any muscle in the body
- 1:10and really helps to protect that Achilles tendon.
- 1:13Keep in mind to slowly incorporate these movements as you're going through the healing process never working through pain.
- 1:23The next one here is really important, the tibialis raised. The tibialis anterior is the muscle that runs right in front of your shin.
- 1:31I think this would be considered the first line of defense for your ankle and knee as it is the first muscle to eccentrically contract while you're walking your heel hits the ground.
- 1:46Then the tibialis takes a lot of that pressure. I've got my most gains from a ratchet strap and a brick but you could do it on the wall just fine and get great results.
- 1:58Here I'm just playing around and trying to get strong in these weird positions that you may end up in whether you're playing your sport, balling out or on the skateboard.
- 2:11When you land in these positions you're very vulnerable but if you kind of train and move in these ways you can get stronger eventually and really reduce the chance of injury.
BPC-157 and broken foot recovery: what the evidence says
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The creator describes a self-directed rehabilitation protocol following a foot fracture, progressing from edema management and lymphatic drainage through progressive weight-bearing, proprioceptive training, retro-walking, calf strengthening, and tibialis anterior loading. While the exercise selection aligns with evidence-based lower extremity rehab principles, no fracture classification, imaging confirmation of union, or physician clearance is mentioned, which are standard prerequisites before returning to high-impact sport. The 30-day return-to-skateboarding timeline may apply to minor, stable fractures in healthy younger athletes but should not be generalized across fracture types or patient populations.
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The creator describes a self-directed rehabilitation protocol following a foot fracture, progressing from edema management and lymphatic drainage through progressive weight-bearing, proprioceptive training, retro-walking, calf strengthening, and tibialis anterior loading.
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- The creator describes a self-directed rehabilitation protocol following a foot fracture, progressing from edema management and lymphatic drainage through progressive weight-bearing, proprioceptive training, retro-walking, calf strengthening, and tibialis anterior loading. While the exercise selection aligns with evidence-based lower extremity rehab principles, no fracture classification, imaging confirmation of union, or physician clearance is mentioned, which are standard prerequisites before returning to high-impact sport. The 30-day return-to-skateboarding timeline may apply to minor, stable fractures in healthy younger athletes but should not be generalized across fracture types or patient populations.
- Early weight-bearing on stable foot fractures is evidence-supported. Lin et al. (2021) found it reduced recovery time versus prolonged immobilization, but this requires medical confirmation that the fracture is stable.
- The tibialis anterior rehabilitation emphasis is well-placed. Farris et al. (2019) confirmed it is the primary eccentric shock absorber at heel strike, making it a legitimate priority in foot and ankle rehab.
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- Early weight-bearing on stable foot fractures is evidence-supported. Lin et al. (2021) found it reduced recovery time versus prolonged immobilization, but this requires medical confirmation that the fracture is stable.
- The tibialis anterior rehabilitation emphasis is well-placed. Farris et al. (2019) confirmed it is the primary eccentric shock absorber at heel strike, making it a legitimate priority in foot and ankle rehab.
- Bent-knee calf raises isolate the soleus, which is distinct from the gastrocnemius and critical for Achilles tendon protection. Alfredson et al. (1998) established soleus loading as a cornerstone of lower-leg rehab.
- Retro-walking on a treadmill or sled is a real rehab tool, not just a quirky preference. Terblanche et al. (2005) documented measurable tibialis anterior and quad strength gains from backward walking protocols.
- 30 days is not a universal return-to-sport timeline. Jones fractures and Lisfranc injuries, for example, can require 6 to 12 weeks of protected weight-bearing before any sport activity is appropriate.
- Pain is not a reliable proxy for bone healing. Radiographic confirmation of fracture union is standard practice before return to high-impact sport, and this video skips that step entirely.
- The exercise progression shown (swelling control, weight-bearing, balance, loading, sport-specific instability) mirrors legitimate physical therapy protocols. The exercises are the useful part of this video. The 30-day timeline is not.
Our take · Written by FormBlends editorial team · Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · This is not a transcript. It is our independent review of the video above.
What did @pterweeder actually say?
The creator claims they returned to skateboarding 30 days after a foot fracture using a progressive rehab sequence: controlling swelling first, then weight-bearing, then single-leg balance, backward walking, calf raises (straight and bent-knee), and tibialis anterior work. They also threw in some instability training to prep for unpredictable landing positions. No mention of imaging, medical clearance, or fracture type. Just a protocol that worked for them.
To be fair, almost everything they describe, when taken in isolation, is real physical therapy. These are not fringe ideas. But the framing, that you can reliably skate again in 30 days after a fracture, sets expectations that could genuinely hurt someone if they apply this to a fifth metatarsal stress fracture or a Lisfranc injury without professional oversight.
Does the science back this up?
The general progression they describe is broadly consistent with standard rehab principles. The specific exercises are well-supported. The timeline is where things get complicated.
Early controlled mobilization after foot fractures does improve outcomes. Lin et al. (2021, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research) found that early weight-bearing protocols reduced recovery time and improved functional outcomes in stable foot fractures compared to prolonged immobilization. So "movement is medicine" is not just a catchy phrase. It has real evidence behind it.
The tibialis anterior emphasis is particularly well-placed. Research by Farris et al. (2019, Journal of Experimental Biology) confirmed the tibialis anterior plays a primary role in shock absorption at heel strike, making it a legitimate priority in lower-limb rehab. The creator's description of it as "the first line of defense for your ankle and knee" is a reasonable lay interpretation.
Backward walking for quad and ankle strength also has support. Terblanche et al. (2005, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport) documented significant strength gains in the tibialis anterior and quadriceps from retro-walking protocols. A treadmill or sled are both viable tools here.
What did they get wrong (or right)?
They got the exercise selection mostly right. The soleus point is accurate: the soleus does have a high force-to-size ratio and is critical for Achilles tendon load management. Alfredson et al. (1998, American Journal of Sports Medicine) established the clinical importance of the soleus in Achilles tendinopathy rehab, which informs why bent-knee calf raises matter.
What they got wrong, or at least incomplete, is the 30-day framing. Fracture healing timelines depend heavily on fracture type, location, bone health, blood supply, and imaging confirmation of union. A Jones fracture, for example, has a notoriously poor blood supply and can take 6 to 8 weeks of non-weight-bearing alone. Returning to skateboarding at 30 days on one of those could cause a refracture or nonunion. The creator never mentions getting imaging to confirm healing before loading. That omission matters.
They also say "never working through pain," which is good advice, but pain is an unreliable proxy for bone healing. You can have incomplete radiographic healing with minimal pain, particularly in younger, active individuals.
What should you actually know?
The exercises shown are legitimate. The progression logic, swelling control, then weight-bearing, then stability, then loading, then sport-specific movement, mirrors what orthopedic physical therapists actually prescribe. If you have medical clearance and a stable, healing fracture, this kind of program makes sense.
But 30 days is not a universal benchmark. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons notes that most foot fractures require 6 to 8 weeks for initial bone healing, and return-to-sport decisions should be guided by clinical and radiographic assessment, not a TikTok timeline. Younger athletes with minor fractures may move faster. Others will not.
If you are recovering from a foot injury and this video motivated you to start moving, that instinct is probably good. If it convinced you to skip the imaging follow-up and just "walk it off" at day 30, that is where this content becomes a liability. Use the exercises. Skip the timeline unless your doctor signed off on it.
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About the Creator
Peterweeder · TikTok creator
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How I got back on the skateboard 30 days after I broke my foot #recovery #injury #skateboarding
Frequently asked questions
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What does the video say about early weight-bearing on stable foot fractures?
Early weight-bearing on stable foot fractures is evidence-supported. Lin et al. (2021) found it reduced recovery time versus prolonged immobilization, but this requires medical confirmation that the fracture is stable.
What does the video say about the tibialis anterior rehabilitation emphasis?
The tibialis anterior rehabilitation emphasis is well-placed. Farris et al. (2019) confirmed it is the primary eccentric shock absorber at heel strike, making it a legitimate priority in foot and ankle rehab.
What does the video say about bent-knee calf raises?
Bent-knee calf raises isolate the soleus, which is distinct from the gastrocnemius and critical for Achilles tendon protection. Alfredson et al. (1998) established soleus loading as a cornerstone of lower-leg rehab.
What does the video say about retro-walking on a treadmill?
Retro-walking on a treadmill or sled is a real rehab tool, not just a quirky preference. Terblanche et al. (2005) documented measurable tibialis anterior and quad strength gains from backward walking protocols.
What does the video say about 30 days?
30 days is not a universal return-to-sport timeline. Jones fractures and Lisfranc injuries, for example, can require 6 to 12 weeks of protected weight-bearing before any sport activity is appropriate.
What does the video say about pain?
Pain is not a reliable proxy for bone healing. Radiographic confirmation of fracture union is standard practice before return to high-impact sport, and this video skips that step entirely.
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