Fracture of the Femur

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

Symptoms
  • Pain in the leg
  • Swelling in the leg
  • Loss of ROM in the hip and knee
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in the forearm
Causes
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Fall
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
Fracture of the Femur Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Stationary Bike

Fracture of the Femur Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Wall Sits
  • Gait Ii
  • Step Downs
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Sit On Feet
  • Passive Knee Extension

Fracture of the Femur Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump