Crushing Injury of the Lower Leg

Definition:
An injury caused by a crushing blow to the lower leg 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 lower leg
  • Loss of ROM in the lower leg
  • Laceration
  • Possible fracture
Causes
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Direct blow
  • Heavy object falling lower leg
  • Heavy object rolling lower leg
Treatment
  • Wound care
  • ROM and stretching exercises to lower leg
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
Crushing Injury of the Lower Leg Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-d Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Crushing Injury of the Lower Leg Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Crushing Injury of the Lower Leg 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