Post-Fracture Physical Therapy

Post-fracture physical therapy is important to support the healing process of the fracture, restore muscle strength, increase mobility and enable the patient to return to daily activities. Post-fracture physical therapy usually includes the following steps:

1. Evaluation: The physical therapist evaluates the patient depending on the type, location and severity of the fracture. The area affected by the fracture, limitation of movement, loss of muscle strength and other symptoms are examined.

2. Pain management: Post-fracture pain can be a common symptom. The physical therapist uses appropriate modalities to relieve pain, applies ice, and guides the use of pain relievers.

3. Mobility and flexibility: Physical therapy uses exercises and mobilization techniques to increase mobility and restore joint flexibility in the area affected by the fracture. This helps strengthen the muscles and speed up the healing process.

4. Muscle strengthening: After a fracture, muscle strength is usually reduced. The physical therapist creates exercise programs aimed at strengthening the muscles in the affected area. These exercises help strengthen the muscles, support the healing process of the bone, and improve movement.

5. Coordination and balance: After a fracture, coordination and balance are often affected. It improves coordination and balance using physical therapy, balance exercises and special techniques. This allows the patient to be more confident and balanced in daily activities and movements.

6. Functional rehabilitation: The physical therapist creates a rehabilitation program that includes functional exercises and activities to enable the patient to return to activities of daily living. This helps the patient regain independence.

Post-fracture physical therapy is individually tailored depending on the type and location of the fracture and the patient's condition. The physical therapist monitors the patient's progress, updates the treatment plan, and schedules therapy sessions with appropriate timing. Adapting to the treatment and doing exercises regularly accelerate the healing process and ensure that the health is regained after the fracture.