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Bone fractures in the area of the joints require serious treatment, as they can adversely affect the functionality and mobility of the injured limbs. In most cases, in the treatment of fractures, the injury site is fixed in a certain position by means of a plaster cast. For a long time, the victim must wear a cast, thanks to which the bones will grow together in the correct position.
During this time, the tendons and joints of the patient are immobile, due to which they begin to lose their elasticity and flexibility. In order to return the joints to their former mobility after removing the plaster, it is recommended that patients undergo a rehabilitation course, during which all flexion-extensor functions will be restored.
How to develop joints after a fracture?
During the rehabilitation of patients who have undergone fracture treatment, specialists prescribe gentle physiotherapy procedures that exclude any kind of physical impact on the area of damage. First of all, this category of patients is assigned special exercises, during which people begin to strengthen muscle tissue.
Each patient should regularly do such exercises, while not forgetting to monitor the position of the joint. Regular loads on the area of damage to the musculoskeletal system contribute to the convergence and tighter fusion of bone fragments.
In parallel, patients experience recovery:
bone tissue;
cartilage;
ligaments.
During rehabilitation, patients should not have any health problems. His temperature, pressure and general well-being should be normal. The entire rehabilitation course can take from 2 to 6 weeks. Before the start of classes, the specialist directs his patient to an x-ray, a picture of which will allow you to determine at what stage the process of bone fusion is. If the lower limb was damaged, then at first the patient should move around with the help of auxiliary means (crutches, sticks).
Rehabilitation measures for the development of joints include a whole range of procedures:
classes on cardio equipment (bicycle, treadmill, on which you should move at a very slow pace);
physical activity on the damaged joint;
hiking;
exercises during which the upper lower limbs, shoulder girdle, hip joint, etc. will be involved.
If during rehabilitation the patient experiences severe pain, it is necessary to stop doing the exercises and consult your doctor.
How to develop the elbow and shoulder joint?
When developing the elbow and shoulder joint, all rehabilitation measures should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist who will coordinate all the actions of the patient. Before starting classes, you should consult an orthopedist who will help determine the level of stress. The patient, first of all, should warm up the area of the injured joint. After that, the specialist makes a massage, the purpose of which is to restore atrophied muscles. The confident movements of the massage therapist will help normalize blood circulation in the joint area, which has a positive effect on its functionality.
Some specialists prescribe rehabilitation to patients, during which special devices, sports equipment and other equipment are used. Each patient learns a set of exercises from the course of physiotherapy exercises, which he can perform independently at home.
In some cases, the rehabilitation process may be accompanied by a small side effect, which manifests itself in the form of swelling in the area of the injured joint, or pain. In such cases, patients are prescribed special medications, ointments and gels.
How to develop the hip, knee and ankle joint?
Patients whose lower limbs have been injured require serious rehabilitation measures, the main goal of which is to restore their motor functions.
During classes with patients, the specialist teaches them to do exercises that:
prevent muscle atrophy;
normalize blood circulation;
restore the functionality of the joints;
normalize metabolic processes in injured joints, etc.
Before starting classes, the patient must undergo a hardware examination, which will help the attending physician determine whether the bones have grown together correctly and what condition the joints are in.
The course of rehabilitation of such patients includes a number of physiotherapeutic measures:
massage;
electrophoresis;
magnetotherapy;
acupuncture;
exercises that restore the motor functions of the lower extremities;
long walks in the fresh air;
classes on special simulators, etc.
These procedures should be carried out in a medical institution, as it has the necessary medical equipment and well-trained specialists. Every day, each patient should perform a course of physical exercises at home, which is recommended by his trainer.
How to develop fingers and toes?
After receiving an injury that has affected the fingers of the upper or lower extremities, patients must undergo rehabilitation that will not allow them to deform and lose their mobility and functionality. Fingers perform vital functions, so the process of developing their joints must be approached with all responsibility.
The finger rehabilitation course includes a number of exercises that can be performed both in a medical institution and at home. Over time, you need to introduce strength exercises that involve lifting weights or dumbbells. Regular massage should be done, which normalizes blood flow to the limbs.