TABLE 1.
Subject characteristics.
| Subject | Injury | Length of Immobilization | Type of Immobilization | Initial Dorsiflexion ROM Deficit* | Final Dorsiflexion ROM Deficit* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flexor hallicis longus repair | 5 weeks | Walking boot | 6° | 0° |
| 2 | Ankle sprain | 2 weeks | Walking boot | 7° | 4° |
| 3 | Tibial stress fracture | 2 weeks | Walking boot | 14° | 10° |
| 4 | Fibular stress fracture | 4 weeks | Walking boot | 11° | 4° |
| 5 | Tibial stress fracture | 4 weeks | Walking boot | 7° | 5° |
| 6 | Great toe fracture | 2 weeks | Walking boot | 10° | 0° |
| 7 | Tibial stress fracture | 4 weeks | Walking boot | 7° | 0° |
| 8 | Tibial stress fracture | 3 weeks | Walking boot | 5° | 3° |
| 9 | Heel spur | 3 weeks | Walking boot | 5° | 2° |
| 10 | Fif h metatarsal fracture | 9 weeks | Splint (2 wks) Cast (6 wks) | ||
| Walking boot (4 days) | 6° | 6° | |||
*
Refers to comparison of opposite extremity dorsif exion