Fracture Recovery: Exercises, Rehab & Bone Healing Diet

Healing a fractured bone requires a combination of structured rehabilitation exercises and a supportive diet. From stress fractures in runners to pelvic injuries, specialized rehab helps restore mobility and joint function.

How to Heal a Fractured Bone

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Elizabeth Jean

Although the time required to heal a bone fracture depends upon the health and age of the patient as well as the severity of the fracture, it generally takes several weeks to several months to heal, reports American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Elizabeth Jean began writing professionally in 2000. She focuses her writing on tutorials and topics about health, nutrition, computers and Internet, personal finance and business. She writes healthy living, lifestyle and nutrition articles for various websites. Jean holds a Master of Business Administration and a cum laude Bachelor of Science in business administration, both from Duquesne University.