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Dario Franchitti continues to heal from the broken left ankle he sustained during a Nationwide Series race at Talladega last month, with no firm timetable for his return. Franchitti has been monitoring the amount of pressure he puts on his ankle. After a couple hours of walking around, Franchitti elevates his leg and uses a boot that circulates cold water through it to alleviate the swelling. He had considered testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway, but the doctor nixed that idea.

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May 12, 2008  08:29 AM ET
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My mom broke her ankle and spent 6 weeks in a cast and had about 4 weeks of physical rehab. He's going to be out for a while.

May 12, 2008  08:45 AM ET
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I had nothing to do with this wish they wouldn't lay the blame on me.....lol
the dr.

May 12, 2008  10:36 AM ET
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He'll be back for the 600, at least to qualify and start the race (maybe just start the race). I'm sure the next few races there will be a relief driver running (All Star weekend, 600 weekend) at some point. I think there also will be a relief driver standing by for the next couple races after that.

the difference between a normal person and Dario is money. He has the time (doesn't need to work a real job) AND MONEY (to do alternative therapies to help heal the injury) that the majority of people don't have.

May 12, 2008  11:26 AM ET
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Are you using the whole hand, Doc?

May 12, 2008  03:32 PM ET
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I'm a physical therapist and athletic trainer. I've seen elite athletes return from broken bones in 4 weeks, where the normal person requires 8-12 weeks. If you have the freedom to focus exclusively on rest and rehab, recovery time is insanely fast.

 
May 12, 2008  10:18 PM ET
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take two aspirin and call me in the morning..................maybe one of you dr.s or trainers know whats good for a broken heart

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