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Fractured Foot

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the foot.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the foot
  • Swelling in the foot
  • Loss of ROM in the foot
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in the foot
Causes:
  • Direct blow
  • Fall
  • Heavy object falling onto foot
  • Heavy object rolling over foot
Treatment:
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening