Fractures

Fractures

  There are many bones that can be fractured in the ankle and foot.

• Typical fractures that occur are to the fibula bone (Avulsion Fracture), Metatarsal above the fracture, and calcaneal fractures.
• After being immobile for a longer period of time whether from casting or surgery, the ankle and foot joints become quite stiff.
• This Loss of motion in the joint causes discomfort and results in lost muscle strength in the ankle and foot.

Physiotherapy Management 

• Physiotherapy helps with resolving your pain while working with your doctors to follow protocol and restore your function.
• Improvement in range of motion, strength, stability, walking, and running will occur.