Sprains of the Interphalangeal Joint (Foot)

Definition:
An injury to the interphalangeal joint when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the finger
  • Swelling in the finger
  • Loss of ROM in the finger
  • Bruising in the finger
Causes
  • Twisting and jamming force on the end of the finger
  • Hyperextension of the finger
  • Overstretching by radial or ulnar forces
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
Sprains of the Interphalangeal Joint (Foot) Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Sprains of the Interphalangeal Joint (Foot) Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Sprains of the Interphalangeal Joint (Foot) 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