MTP Sprains

Definition:
An injury to a ligament of the MTP when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the MTP.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the great toe
  • Swelling in the great toe
  • Loss of ROM in the great toe
  • Pain with walking
Causes
  • Forced hypertension of great toe
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
MTP Sprains Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Active Dorsi Flexion
  • 100s
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Talar Rocks
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Senior Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • Step Overs
  • Stationary Bike

MTP Sprains Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Marble Pick Up
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Foot Wedge
  • Single Leg Heel Raises
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Heel Offs
  • Nose To Wall
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall

MTP Sprains 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