Post-Fracture Treatment

Post-Fracture Physical Therapy

A post-traumatic fracture is sometimes placed in a plaster cast, and sometimes if it is a comminuted fracture, it is first stabilized with screws and then placed in a splint. After the plaster is removed, the rehabilitation process begins. It is beneficial to use a splint for a while in athletes. The healing process depends on the type of fracture, the age and nutrition of the patient, and the physical therapy process. Since the surrounding muscles weaken after the plaster cast, these muscles should be strengthened and joint restrictions should be mobilized and opened. The most preferred reason for mobilization is that it is painless and gives quick results. Pain can be reduced with electrotherapy applications. Weakened muscles are passively strengthened by electrical impulses. It facilitates cell regeneration and has a blood circulation-enhancing effect. Along with strengthening the weak muscles during the healing process, kinesiology taping techniques can also be used to run the joint in the correct movement pattern. Taping prevents excessive load on weak muscles during movements and acts as a protector.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation play an active role in reversing the loss of strength, especially in knee cap fractures, fibula fractures, wrist fractures and talus fractures.