Physical Therapy for Broken Bones

What types of breaks require or can benefit from physical therapy? Just about any of them because there will be a period of immobilization as the bone heals which may require some adaptive techniques. Then there is the period of recovery which often means your muscles need to rebuild their strength, range of motion, and flexibility. By using therapy and a customized treatment plan you can target your specific needs and speed up the healing process. Some common areas of fracture that require physical therapy are listed below.

• Physical therapy for broken ankle. Broken ankles can benefit greatly from physical therapy because there are so many affected muscles, joints, and tendons and because the ankle plays such an important role in walking and other forms of mobility. Physical therapy for broken ankle surgery is typically recommended as soon as possible to speed up recovery so the patient can get on their feet as soon as possible without the risk of further injuries. Broken ankle physical therapy exercises can include stretching and strengthening the entire leg, the toes and rest of the foot as well as the ankle itself.
• Physical therapy for a broken wrist. Similar to the ankle, the wrist involves a lot of intricate mechanics that work together to perform activities of the fingers, hands, and wrists. For most people, a speedy recovery from a broken wrist is highly desirable and they find that physical therapy not only helps things move along faster, but there is also less pain and less opportunities for complications. Physical therapy for broken wrist with plate is even more important because it often involves damage to surrounding ligaments which need extra attention that a physical therapist can provide.
• Physical therapy for a broken foot. Having prompt physical therapy following a broken foot is a critical part of the healing process. Exercises will provide the opportunity to build up strength in muscles while increasing flexibility and range of motion. Ligaments and tendons that have been immobilized will once again begin to move and work in conjunction with the rest of the foot structure.
• Physical therapy for a broken arm. If you’ve had a broken arm, stretching and strengthening exercises are key to returning your arm to its previous level of function. The arm includes several different bones, and the therapy will be modified to fit each region. Of particular importance will be any physical therapy exercises for broken elbow. A broken elbow causes stiffness in the joints and tight muscles that require movement to heal completely, and therapy is the best way to manage this with the highest degree of safety.
• Physical therapy for broken hip. If you’ve had hip fracture surgery, your rehabilitation, including physical therapy, will begin as soon as possible. For some people this means the day after surgery they’ll consult with a physical therapist to begin care. Whether you’ve had surgery or not for a broken hip, movement is one of the best ways to maintain strength and mobility. Even sitting can be difficult at first but it’s an important step that will keep healing on track.
• Physical therapy for broken pelvis. A cracked or broken pelvis can cause intense pain and can hamper movement or make it impossible to walk at all. Pelvic fractures are quite rare, but they are an injury that greatly benefits from adding physical therapy as soon as possible. Hands-on care and guided exercise will help restore your strength, mobility, balance, and function. 

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