A broken leg can be extremely painful and can significantly affect your ability to perform daily tasks, such as walking and driving.
The tibia and fibula are the two bones of the lower leg; it is unusual to break these bones, even in contact sports like football. It takes quite a bit of trauma to break both of them at the same time, so it is essential to seek emergency medical attention when you break your leg.
After emergency care, rehabilitation is often performed through physical therapy for fibula and tibia fractures to restore range of motion, strength, and functional mobility.
A physical rehabilitation exercise program for the injured leg with a broken tibia and/0r fibula can help you increase mobility after a leg fracture or surgery.
Working with a rehabilitation expert and doing various exercises will help you regain mobility and balance quickly and safely and prevent the risk of re-injury.
The initial treatment for a broken tibia or fibula is making sure the ends are properly aligned and then performing immobilization to reduce swelling and prevent further injury.
If the bones are misaligned, the doctor may need to set the bones back into place first. Severe fractures or breaks may even require surgery to fix the bones with metal wires or rods before applying a cast.
Your doctor may recommend physical rehabilitation and motion exercises to help you regain strength and mobility as your recovery proceeds.
Physical rehabilitation at Palm Wellness Center is mobility-focused. We aim to improve the quality of your life through guided exercises (weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing), hands-on care, and patient education.
Regardless of the type of injury or condition, Palm Wellness Center is ready to care for you.
Our physical rehabilitation experts in Tampa will provide professional care and treatment for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
If you aim to become healthier and prevent further injury, our therapy can support you with that.
Here is an overview of the physical rehabilitation process in Tampa:
Assess the patient's body function and movement by listening to their concerns, observing their stance and movement, and having them take some tests and measurements.
Design individualized plans of treatment based on the patient's medical history, current condition, and expected results.
Use various types of treatment techniques to manage the patient's pain, help them improve their range of motion, prevent more injuries, and achieve a healthy condition.
Evaluate progress made by the patient throughout the process and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
Provide education and important information to the patients and their family members. It's very important to teach the patient the proper habits and responsibilities to make the rehabilitation process more effective.
Create a discharge plan for the patient after the rehabilitation process has finished. We know physical therapy plays a very important role in the healing process of the body.
We find it rewarding to stand by our patients and help them improve their health.
Our physical therapy sessions at Palm Wellness Center always play a key role in your journey to rehabilitation, fitness, and happiness.
Everyone's fracture is different, and everyone heals at different paces. Your rehabilitation timeline will depend on the type of fracture, your age, and other factors. Your physical therapist should be able to give you an idea of how long your rehab program is expected to last.
When your doctor says you are ready, you can begin leg and ankle strengthening exercises. This home exercise program can help heal fracture site pain and restore early muscle function:
There are limited centers with a Wattbike, and a therapist will have to devise a program for you, but they are great tools for rehabilitation. It can give direct feedback on the output of the affected leg compared to your normal leg.
A watt bike program normally begins with a 3, 5, and 10-minute duration to start. People with an active lifestyle use this bike in training to improve performance, and recovering patients can use it to gain significant advancement in their training.
Closed kinetic chain exercises work for quads, calf muscles, ankle, and knee activity. You will also benefit from aerobic activity with upper limb strengthening.
Ball wall squats, mini squats with support, and hill and slope walking encourage calf and ankle activity. Our physical rehabilitation experts will recommend a variety of these exercises to help you recover faster.
Ankle plantar flexion helps strengthen your calf muscles and Achilles tendon, the big tendon in the back of your ankle. It also requires the use of a resistance band.
Sit on the floor with one leg bent at the knee, heel on the floor, and your other leg comfortably on the floor. Loop the resistance band around the front of your foot, and hold onto both ends with your hands. Slowly point your toes forward and back, releasing the tension. Do 3 sets of 10 flexes on each foot, 3 days a week.
Lifting the top part of your foot (and your toe area) up toward your shin is known as dorsiflexion, and it’s important for normal walking and maintaining balance.
Sit on the floor with both legs stretched out in front. Secure the band around a chair or table leg, and wrap it around one foot. Slowly point your toes toward you and then return to the starting position. Do 3 sets of 10 flexes on each foot, three days a week.
Ankle circles help with the range of motion. You can do ankle circles from either a sitting or lying position.
Put a rolled towel or foam roller underneath your ankle. Turn your ankle slowly in circles, clockwise 10 circles, and counterclockwise 10 circles. Move your foot and ankle only, not your leg. Vary the stretch by tracing out the letters of the alphabet with your big toe.
If you’ve suffered from a fractured tibia and fibula and would want to seek treatment and return to your normal activities, get professional medical advice from our therapists and healthcare professionals at Palm Wellness Center.
Schedule your treatment appointment by calling (813) 443-5370 or visit our website at www.palmwellness.center.
