DJD Arthritis Foot/Toe/Ankle

Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the foot/toe/ankle, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the foot, toe, ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the foot, toe, ankle
  • Stiffness in the foot, toe, ankle
Causes
  • Wear and tear
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching in the foot, toe, ankle
  • Foot, toe, ankle strengthening exercises
DJD Arthritis Foot/Toe/Ankle Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sit On Feet
  • Sit On Toes
  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Slant Board Bent Knee
  • Posterior Tib Retraining
  • Stationary Bike
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Toe Yoga
  • Gait II

DJD Arthritis Foot/Toe/Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raise II
  • Big Toe Heel Raises
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch

DJD Arthritis Foot/Toe/Ankle 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