Fractured Toe

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the toe.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the toe
  • Swelling in the toe
  • Loss of ROM in the toe
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in the toe
Causes
  • Jammed toe
  • Direct blow
  • Heavy object rolling over toe
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Fractured Toe Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • Big Toe Curls
  • Big Toe Lifts
  • Toe Extension Stretch
  • Toe Flexor Stretch
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Standing Hip Extension
  • Standing Hip Abduction
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Fractured Toe Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Big Toe Heel Raises
  • Hand Foot Interlock
  • Posterior Tib Retraining
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • Gait II

Fractured Toe 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