Physiotherapy Management for Fracture

 PROBLEM LIST

• Pain
• Deformity
• Oedema
• Loss of Function
• Muscle Spasm
• Muscle Atrophy
• Abnormal Movement
• Limitation in Joint Range of Motion
• Shock

Goals:

·         Relieve pain

·         Reduce muscle weakness, and atrophy

·         Improve range of motion and mobility

·         Strengthen surround tissue and muscle

·         Promoting healing

·         Encouraging weight bearing

·         Maintaining strength of weakened muscles

·         Maintaining range of movement of the affected and surrounding joints

·         Reducing pain

·         Reducing swelling

Benefits include:

·         Restores mobility and range of motion. 

         Physiotherapy helps stretch, strengthen, and mobilise the area around the fracture 

to       improve flexibility and movement, 

          preventing stiffness or contractures from developing.

·         Relieves pain and swelling. 

               Physiotherapists use modalities like heat/ice therapy, TENS, ultrasound, etc., 

                to help manage pain and inflammation after a fracture.

·                         Prevents muscle atrophy. 

                  Being immobile for a long time after a fracture can cause significant muscle loss.

                   Physiotherapy provides exercises to rebuild muscle strength.

·                  Improves stability and weight-bearing. 

           Weight-bearing exercises and balance training help improve the ability to bear weight through the affected limb.

·         Faster recovery. Starting physiotherapy soon after the fracture and surgery can significantly speed up the healing and recovery.

·         Prevents complications. 

         Regular physiotherapy helps prevent complications like thrombus formation, 

           improper bone healing, and joint stiffness and helps regain pre-injury status faster.

·         Psychosocial benefits. 

           Physiotherapy provides encouragement and motivation during the recovery process after an injury.                  Setting goals aids positive mental health and can make a huge difference in your recovery journey.