Fractured Tibia and Fibula

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the tibia and fibula.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the lower leg
  • Swelling in the lower leg
  • Physical deformity in the lower leg
  • Compartment syndrome
Causes
  • Direct blow
  • Sports collisions
  • Motor vehicle accident
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Fractured Tibia and Fibula Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Stationary Bike

Fractured Tibia and Fibula Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Wall Sits
  • Gait II
  • Step Downs
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Sit On Feet
  • Passive Knee Extension

Fractured Tibia and Fibula Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • 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