Crushing Injury of the Toes

Definition:
An injury caused by a crushing blow to the toes is different from all other injuries in the amount and unpredictability of the damage that is caused, the amount of scar tissue and the time required for healing.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the toe
  • Stiffness in the toe
  • Possible laceration
  • Possible fracture
Causes
  • Heavy object falling on toe
  • Heavy object rolling on toe
  • Entrapment
Treatment
  • Wound care
  • ROM and stretching exercises to toes
  • Foot intrinsic strengthening
Crushing Injury of the Toes Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath
  • Toe Flexor Stretch
  • Hand Foot Interlock
  • Toe Extension Stretch

Crushing Injury of the Toes Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Crushing Injury of the Toes Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Offs
  • German Dance
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • T Band Walks In Mase
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Jump Rope Routine
  • Toe Hops