Advice for rest and exercise that A&E consultants reported they would offer a patient presenting as in the scenario (% of 83 respondents)
| Advice | <1 day | 1–3 days | 3–7 days | 1–3 weeks | As pain permits | No answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest | 7.2 | 34.9 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 12.0 | 27.7 |
| Weight bearing | 2.4 | 12.0 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 71.1 | 8.4 |
| Non-weight bearing exercises | 55.4 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 27.7 | 10.8 |