Fibular Fracture With Rehab
A fibular fracture is a break in one of the bones of the lower leg (fibula). The fibula is the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg. It is on the outer side of the leg.
CAUSES
This condition may be caused by:
• Low-energy injuries, such as a fall from ground level.
• High-energy injuries, such as high-speed collisions during sports.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in:
• People who participate in:
○ Sports that involve jumping.
○ Contact sports, such as football, soccer, or hockey.
○ Sports that may involve twisting injuries to the ankle, such as skiing or basketball.
• People who have poor strength and flexibility.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of this condition include:
• Pain in the lower leg.
• Swelling.
• Inability to put weight on the injured
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3 After completing your first set of exercises, repeat this exercise with your knee bent.
Repeat __________ times. Complete this exercise __________ times per day.
Exercise B: Gastrocsoleus Stretch
1 Sit with your right / left leg extended. Holding onto both ends of a belt or towel, loop it around the ball of your foot.
2 Keeping your right / left ankle and foot relaxed and keeping your knee straight, pull your foot and ankle toward you using the belt. You should feel a gentle stretch behind your calf or knee.
3 Hold this position for __________ seconds.
Repeat __________ times. Complete this exercise __________ times per day.
Exercise C: Ankle Plantar Flexion
1 Sit with your right / left leg crossed over your opposite knee.
2 Use your opposite hand to pull the top of your foot and toes toward you. You should feel a gentle stretch on the top of your foot and ankle.
3 Hold this position for __________ seconds.
Repeat __________ times. Complete this exercise __________ times per day.
Exercise D: Ankle Eversion
1 Sit with your right / left ankle crossed over your opposite