Fracture of the Femur
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the femur.
Symptoms- Pain in the leg
- Swelling in the leg
- Loss of ROM in the hip and knee
- Bruising
- Possible deformity in the forearm
Causes- Motor vehicle accident
- Fall
Treatment- Possible surgical intervention
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Lower extremity strengthening
- Gait program
Fracture of the Femur Phase I
- Adductor Straddle
- Lotus
- Sit On Feet
- Slant Board Straight Knee
- Vmo Sets 30 60 90
- Single Leg Balance
- Sit Up Squat
- Stationary Bike
Fracture of the Femur Phase II
- Step Overs
- Wall Sits
- Gait Ii
- Step Downs
- Single Leg Bridge
- Sit On Feet
- Passive Knee Extension
Fracture of the Femur Phase III
- Step Overs
- Lunge Matrix
- Speed Skaters
- Single Leg Sit Up Squat
- 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
- Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
- Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
- Single Leg Tuck Jump
