Sprains of the Mid Foot

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

Symptoms
  • Pain in the midfoot
  • Swelling in the midfoot
  • Loss of ROM in the midfoot
  • Pain with weight bearing
  • Point tender on midfoot joints
Causes
  • Excessive cutting and twisting
  • Foot is planted and body turns forcefully
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Balance training
  • Gait program
Sprains of the Mid 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 Mid Foot Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Sprains of the Mid 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