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Post-Fracture Rehabilitation
A fracture — whether from a fall, accident, or stress injury — requires careful rehabilitation after the bone has healed. The period of immobilisation in a cast or splint leads to muscle wasting, joint stiffness, and reduced confidence in movement. Physiotherapy bridges the gap between medical treatment and full functional recovery.
How Physiotherapy Aids Fracture Recovery
- Restoring range of motion: Gentle mobilisation exercises address the joint stiffness that develops during immobilisation.
- Rebuilding muscle strength: Progressive resistance exercises target muscles weakened from disuse, helping restore normal function.
- Reducing swelling: Techniques such as elevation, compression, and gentle massage help manage post-fracture oedema.
- Improving balance and coordination: Especially important for lower-limb fractures, balance retraining reduces the risk of re-injury.
- Scar and soft-tissue management: For surgical fracture repairs, scar mobilisation prevents adhesions and improves tissue flexibility.
Home-Based Fracture Rehabilitation
Recovering at home eliminates the need for painful travel to a clinic. Your PhysioWay therapist brings portable equipment and designs a programme that progresses from gentle movements in the early weeks to functional strengthening and return-to-activity exercises. Most patients regain full function within 8–16 weeks of consistent physiotherapy.