Hallux Fracture

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

Symptoms
  • Pain in the toe
  • Bruising
  • Loss of ROM in the toe
  • Possible deformity in the toe
  • Swelling in the toe
Causes
  • Crush injuries
  • Impact trauma
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization (walking shoe and buddy tape)
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Hallux Fracture Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Quad Sets
  • Clams
  • Standing Hip Extension
  • Standing Hip Abduction
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Hallux Fracture Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • Foot Wedge Big Toe Extension
  • Big Toe Passive Extension
  • Big Toe Passive Flexion
  • Big Toe Lifts
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Heel Raises
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike

Hallux Fracture Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Gait II
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Senior Single Leg Squat And Touch