Fracture Pelvis

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

Symptoms
  • Abdominal pain
  • Numbness or tingling in the groin or legs
  • Bleeding from the vagina, urethra, or the rectum
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Difficulty walking or standing
Causes
  • Fall
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Cycling accident
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Core stabilization muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Fracture Pelvis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Crutch Walking
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Quad Sets
  • Big Toe Curls
  • Ankle Pumps
  • Weight Bearing Restrictions
  • DVT Clot Instructions

Fracture Pelvis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Heel Slides W Hip ER
  • Passive Hip Flexion
  • Lotus
  • Prone Thomas Stretch
  • Prone Thomas Hip IR
  • Side Lying Hip Abduction At Wall
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Bridges

Fracture Pelvis Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Gait II
  • Bridge Marching
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Step Ups
  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Stationary Bike