How to treat a broken toe and what is the fastest way to recover?

Metatarsal fractures are generally sports injuries. Athletes are prone to metatarsal fractures in some sports, such as basketball, long jump, and high jump. When this happens, you should go to the hospital immediately and follow the doctor's instructions. In addition to medical treatment, you should also do some rehabilitation exercises to recover as quickly as possible.

Rehabilitation exercises are necessary to restore the toe's function as much as possible.

Passive Activities

1. Perform range of motion exercises on the injured toe with the help of both hands.

2. Pay attention to gentle and even movements, and try to maintain the posture at the maximum angle of toe flexion and dorsiflexion.

3. When practicing, do 3 sets a day, 10 times each set, and hold in each direction for 5 seconds each time.

Towel Picking Practice

1. Sit with your heels on the ground and place a thick towel under your feet.

2. Use your toes to clamp the towel and lift it up, then release your toes and repeat the above actions.

3. If you feel that the exercise is easy, you can switch to a small sandbag.

4. Practice 3 sets a day, 10-20 times each set.

Toe curling exercise

1. Stand with your feet together, with your center of gravity on your healthy foot and the heel of your affected foot.

2. Use your toes to lift all five toes off the floor and maintain the position at the maximum angle.

3. Relax your toes and return them to their original positions, and repeat the above movements.

4. When practicing, do 3 sets a day, 10 times each set, and hold for 5 seconds each time.

Calf Raise Exercise

1. Stand up and hold the chair back to maintain balance.

2. Lift your heels and grip the ground with your toes. Maintain this position for 5 seconds, then release your hands and slowly move your heels in the opposite direction.

3. If it is easier to practice with both feet, you can practice single-leg heel raises with the affected leg bearing the weight.

4. Practice 3 sets a day, 10 times each set.

Towel stretch exercise

1. Sit down, straighten the leg on the affected side, wrap a towel around the sole of the foot, and hold both ends of the towel with both hands.

2. Pull the towel with both hands to dorsiflex the ankle joint (hook the foot) and maintain the posture.

3. Keep your knee joint straight.

4. When practicing, do 3 sets a day, 3 times each set, and hold for 15-30 seconds each time.