Impact Testing. Impact Testing. The purpose of impact testing is to measure an object's ability to resist high-rate loading. It is usually thought of in terms of two objects striking each other at high relative speeds.
3. Get a cast. If more than one toe is broken or other bones of the forefoot are injured (such as the metatarsals), then your doctor might apply a plaster or fiberglass cast to your entire foot. Short-leg walking casts are also recommended if the fragments won't stay snugly together.
A broken or fractured toe can be very painful, but isn't usually serious and can often be treated at home. Most will heal in four to six weeks. More severe breaks may take longer to heal and may need treatment in hospital. This page covers: Symptoms of a broken toe. How to treat a broken toe at home.