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How to properly develop a leg after a fracture

22 Mar 18

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Many patients are interested in the question: “How to restore a leg after an ankle fracture? What exercises should you do after a broken leg? What should I do if my leg hurts and swells after the cast is removed? We will try to answer these and other questions in our article.

The human ankle joint has very powerful ligaments and muscles, because it plays a very important role in the human skeleton. It is the ankle that is able to support the weight of the entire body and with its help a person has the ability to move .

The ankle joint is formed by the talus, fibula and tibia, which are connected to each other by strong ligaments.

An ankle fracture is a violation of the anatomical integrity of one or more bones that make up the ankle joint.

Causes of ankle fracture

  1. Hitting the lower leg with a heavy object;
  2. Jump from a great height;
  3. Falling from your own height with a twisted foot;
  4. A heavy object falling directly on the foot.
  5. Signs of an ankle fracture

  6. Sharp pain in the ankle area;
  7. Some patients report significant pain under the ankles;
  8. The victim cannot stand on the injured leg;
  9. The victim cannot walk;
  10. There is pronounced swelling in the ankle and foot area;
  11. Hemorrhages under the skin in the ankle and foot area;
  12. Visually noticeable deformation of the ankle joint;
  13. If the patient has an open fracture, then parts of the fibula or tibia may be visible from the wound.
  14. When making a diagnosis, a traumatologist should not be based only on medical history (presence of injury), patient complaints and objective examination data. It is necessary to carry out a differential diagnosis between a bruise, a sprain and an ankle fracture. A final diagnosis can only be made using radiation diagnostic methods: X-ray, CT, NMR.

    Pre-hospital first aid

    If a patient has an ankle injury, he should not stand on the injured leg, much less walk. The doctor or paramedic should apply an immobilizing bandage to the ankle, which can consist of two ordinary wooden boards. The splint can be secured using bandages. Very often, when an injury occurs, the victim experiences severe pain in the ankle area . In this case, the emergency physician must anesthetize the patient with intramuscular injection of non-narcotic analgesics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

    If the patient has received an open fracture of the ankle with a violation of the integrity of the skin, then before applying a fixation splint, the doctor must treat the wound surface with iodine and apply an aseptic bandage, as well as administer hemostatic drugs (1% vikasol solution or 12.5% ​​etamsylate solution). If a large blood vessel is damaged due to injury and severe bleeding is observed from the wound, in this case it is necessary to apply a tourniquet above the wound surface, but not longer than 2 hours.

    The victim must be taken by ambulance to the trauma department of the hospital.

    The choice of treatment method directly depends on which bones are damaged and whether there is displacement of fragments.

    If bone fragments are displaced as a result of an injury, then before applying a plaster cast, the patient undergoes reposition of the bone fragments. The average period of wearing a plaster cast for an ankle fracture is about 2 months.

    More complex ankle fractures require surgical treatment and wearing a plaster cast for up to 5-6 months.

    If a patient has a helical fracture of the lower third of the tibia, he needs to lie in traction for about 10 days and only then, after a consultative examination and the results of an X-ray examination, a traumatologist-surgeon will perform an operation and fasten the fragments of the tibia bones with a plate.

    The rehabilitation period for a tibia fracture is very long and its success largely depends on the professionalism of the rehabilitation doctor and on the desires and efforts of the patient.

    The main tasks of the rehabilitation period:

  15. Prevention of muscle atrophy;
  16. Elimination of vascular changes;
  17. Elimination of lymphostasis phenomena;
  18. Improving joint mobility;
  19. Increasing the elasticity of ligaments;
  20. Strengthening muscles;
  21. Increased physical activity;
  22. Restoration of physiological functions of the leg.
  23. Development of the ankle joint after a fracture includes:

  24. Massage;
  25. Physiotherapy;
  26. Trituration;
  27. Wearing a special ankle brace;
  28. Physiotherapy;
  29. Complete nutrition.
  30. Ankle bandage

    During the rehabilitation period, it is advisable for the patient to wear a special soft bandage on the ankle joint, which is equipped with additional straps. It protects the ankle joint from damage and provides support to the ligamentous apparatus.

    Benefits of wearing an ankle brace during the rehabilitation period:

    1. The bandage is laced along its entire length; it fits the leg tightly and comfortably;
    2. The bandage has straps that are attached to the leg crosswise and secured with Velcro. It is these belts that provide good protection of the ankle joint from damage, dislocations and subluxations;
    3. The bandage is very soft and comfortable, has a small thickness, so it easily fits into any sports shoes. During the rehabilitation period, this bandage can be used for playing ball;
    4. By constantly wearing a bandage, pain in the ankle joint is reduced, it takes on part of the physical load;
    5. The fact that it protects the leg from recurrence of stretch marks, dislocations and ankle fractures is very important.
    6. What to do if your leg swells after the cast is removed

      To relieve swelling in the foot and ankle area, the patient is prescribed a massage. It is recommended to make warm baths at home with sea salt or medicinal herbs. To prepare such a bath you need 100 g. dissolve salts in 1 liter of water.

      Thermal procedures using wax or ozokerite have a good effect on improving local blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.

      The patient should do self-massage, and it is good to use cedar oil. Gentle stroking movements from the fingertips to the ankle will help relieve swelling of the soft tissues . The patient should wear comfortable shoes with flat soles using a special orthopedic insole.

      For many patients, after removing the cast, massage brings painful sensations, so at the beginning of the recovery period it is best to use ointments with an analgesic effect (for example, those containing ketorol).

      How to develop a leg after an ankle fracture

      There are several exercises that a patient needs to do to develop his leg after an ankle fracture. In the initial period of rehabilitation, exercises to develop the ankle should be done under the guidance of an experienced instructor, who should correct the correct execution of the complex of therapeutic exercises.

    7. Squats with a ball. The patient stands near the wall and holds a large training ball (physioball) with his lower back. In this position, the patient's feet should be slightly in front of the knees, and the torso should be slightly tilted forward. He must carefully perform deep squats, but so as not to drop the ball on the floor. When performing this exercise, it is advisable not to bend your legs at the knee joint more than 90 degrees;
    8. Balance training on the platform. The patient stands with the injured leg on a swinging platform, but the healthy leg is slightly bent at the knee joint. At first, the patient must only learn to stand on a swinging platform and at the same time maintain balance. After a few days, you can give the patient a small rubber ball so that he can throw it against the wall and catch it. This exercise is aimed at training balance and stabilizer muscles.
    9. Balance training on a roller. To perform this exercise, you can use Trix gymnastic loops or make your own loop about 1 m long from an elastic band. It is attached to the wall at a height of about 15 cm from the floor. The patient should stand at a distance of approximately 70 cm from the wall, put the loop itself on the healthy leg, and at this time the sore leg is on the bolster. To perform this exercise correctly, the affected leg must be slightly bent at the knee joint, and the torso must be kept straight at all times. The patient makes small swings with the healthy leg back and to the side, but at the same time maintains balance on the affected leg;
    10. Jumping on one leg. To perform this exercise, the doctor draws a long stripe or line on the floor with chalk. The patient should hop on one leg and land on a different side of the line each time. This exercise trains several functions: coordination of movements, sense of balance, and also strengthens the thigh muscles. Depending on how the patient jumps on his leg, one can judge the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures to develop the leg after an ankle fracture;
    11. Balance training using an elastic band on a healthy leg.
    12. This exercise is aimed at training the coordinated work of the healthy and sore leg. The doctor takes the free ends of a two-meter elastic tape and ties them to the crossbar of the wall bars about 20 cm above the floor, creating a loop about 1 m long. The patient stands at a distance of 70 cm from the wall and puts one of the loops on the ankle of the healthy leg.

      The patient's knees are bent, the body is straightened, and the shoulders are straightened. He swings his healthy leg (on which the loop is located) to the side, while trying to maintain balance. When performing swings, the muscles of both legs are trained;

    13. Walking with resistance. The patient puts on an elastic band at the ankle level of both legs and places his feet shoulder-width apart. In this case, the tape is slightly stretched, the legs at the knee joints are in a state of shallow squatting. The patient begins to walk sideways with side steps, while the tape should always be taut. You need to take 20 steps to the right and 20 steps to the left. Just 5-6 repetitions of this exercise. You can make the exercise more difficult if you put the tape on your feet rather than your ankles. In this case, the stabilizing muscles of the foot will be involved in the process;
    14. An exercise aimed at the function of plantar and dorsal flexion of the foot. To perform this exercise you will need a special isokinetic machine such as Biodex. The patient sits in a machine chair and performs dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot. Using this exercise as an example, you can also evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures to develop the ankle after a fracture;
    15. Balance exercise. To do this, you will need special equipment “Biodex Balance System”. The patient stands on the stabilometer platform on one leg, the rehabilitation specialist changes the position of the platform. The patient’s main task is to maintain balance and not hold onto the handrails;
    16. The patient must walk a lot and not be afraid to lean on the injured leg.
    17. Diet for an ankle fracture

      Everyone knows that for the normal restoration of damaged bones, joints and muscles, the human body requires an increased supply of protein, calcium, silicon, and vitamins.

      In order for calcium to be supplied in the required amount, the patient must add cow's milk, cheese, kefir, and eggs to his daily diet. In addition, you need to eat sea fish, greens, spinach, fruits and vegetables. To form good callus, the body requires not only calcium and silicon, but also large amounts of vitamin C and D.

      The patient should walk more in the fresh air, eat strawberries, raspberries, black currants, apples, and pears.

      Some elderly patients are prescribed calcium tablets, chondroprotectors and multivitamin complexes to improve bone fusion.

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      A fracture of the tibia is usually understood as a fracture of its body (diaphysis) in the upper, middle or lower part. The anatomical structure of the lower leg and the high-energy mechanism of injury determine that in most cases, the fibula breaks along with the tibia. When to start and how to develop a leg after a fracture of the tibia?

      Professional athletes ask such questions extremely rarely, because after injury they end up in the hands of sports doctors, but people who have suffered fractures of the tibia due to road accidents, accidents or during sports entertainment are less fortunate. It is not yet possible to use the services of certified physical therapy methodologists and rehabilitation specialists everywhere.

      We are sure that the photos and videos in this article will help them and their relatives better understand how to develop a leg after a fracture of the tibia. After all, it is on the implementation of competent and complete treatment “from” to “to” that not only its success depends, but also the prevention of possible consequences - nonunion, formation of false joints, shortening and/or curvature of the tibia.

      When do they begin to develop a leg after a fracture of the tibia?

      The time when active development begins after a fracture of the tibia or its functional rehabilitation directly depends on the degree of complexity of the injury, and therefore on the method of immobilization of the broken leg used:

    18. When an osteosynthesis operation is performed (photo 1), the development of the leg after a fracture of the tibia begins immediately after the removal of the surgical sutures. At the same time, you should not be afraid to put weight on your broken leg. On-bone or intraosseous osteosynthesis will not allow the fragments to move, and physical activity will only improve the fusion and restoration of the normal architecture of bone tissue. This is especially true for transverse fractures, since this fracture line heals worse than others.
    19. If the Ilizarov apparatus was used as immobilization (pictured 2), then intensive rehabilitation of the broken limb starts 2 weeks after its removal. Well, during these 14 days you need to walk on crutches, while completely stepping on your broken leg, be sure to walk up the stairs with crutches, and also 3-4 times a day, do 30-45 minute sets of gymnastic exercises aimed at restoring muscle tone and full range of motion in the joints.
    20. After the use of skeletal traction or without it, when the fixation of the fracture of the leg bones was performed only with the help of a rigid orthosis (photo 3), active development of the leg after a fracture of the tibia also begins 10-14 days after removing the plaster and stopping walking with crutches or with a cane. During this period, in addition to the sets of exercises performed in the mode listed in paragraph 2, attention should also be paid to calf massage and physiotherapeutic procedures.
    21. On a note. When both tibia bones are fractured, the doctor first monitors the fusion of the tibia. Despite the fact that muscles are attached to the fibula, the functional restoration of the leg primarily depends on the successful fusion and restoration of the anatomical configuration of the tibia.

      How long does the rehabilitation period last after a tibia fracture?

      The time it takes to functionally recover from a broken tibia depends on the following factors:

    22. diligence and accuracy in performing rehabilitation forms of physical therapy;
    23. degree of complexity and location of the fracture;
    24. general health and age.
    25. The average time for rehabilitation of fractures of the tibia and fibula are as follows:

    26. fractures of the upper third of the diaphysis – from 3 to 8 months;
    27. fractures in the middle of the body of the bones – from 4 to 9 months;
    28. damage to the diaphysis in the lower third – from 5 months to 1 year.
    29. Additional note. The average statistical time required for fracture healing is 2, 2.5-3 and 3-4 months, respectively.

      Forms of exercise therapy for development after tibia fractures during the rehabilitation period

      So how to develop a leg after a fracture of the tibia, when the active recovery period comes?

      As an example, here is a plan of rehabilitation exercise therapy measures.

      Gymnastics, swimming and work on exercise machines are best done in the evening, before dinner, but so that there is a gap of at least 30 minutes between the end of the workout and the start of the meal. The time for measured walking is early in the morning (after a shower, before breakfast), or before lunch, or just after dinner, but 70-80 minutes should pass between the end of the walk and going to bed.

      If it is not possible to visit the gym and/or swimming pool, then the set of gymnastic exercises should be strengthened with additional exercises with a leg expander or rubber band, and the number of workouts at home should be increased from 3 to 5-6 times a week.

      Important! The given rehabilitation plan can be followed, but only if, in previous periods of immobilization and post-immobilization, treatment with exercise therapy was carried out regularly, with proper loads on the muscles and range of motion in all joints of the affected leg.

      After fractures of the tibia, you should start every morning with exercises, which should be done in two steps:

      • Immediately after waking up:
        1. lying down - movements of the toes toward and away from oneself, circular movements in the ankle joints, alternate bending of the legs at the knees; spreading the bent knees to the sides (feet resting on the bed);
        2. while sitting - a short massage kneading of the damaged lower leg, an exercise for static tension of the muscles of the lower leg and thigh (see photo above), and then vibration (5-10 seconds) with the calf muscle in a position where the heel does not touch the floor;
        3. drink a glass of still water at room temperature.
        4. 10 minutes after sleep:
          1. simultaneous asynchronous rolls from toes to heels – 20 times;
          2. warming up the neck - turns, bends, movements back and forth and in a circle;
          3. simultaneous synchronized rolls from toes to heels – 20 times;
          4. cross touching the opposite elbow and knee – 12-14 times;
          5. stretching the Achilles tendon while standing against a wall – 30 seconds;
          6. bend to the side, legs together – 6-8 times;
          7. attached half-lunges forward, hands on the belt – 12 times;
          8. twisting turns of the body, legs slightly wider than shoulders – 6-8 times;
          9. attached half-lunges back, arms to the sides - 12 times;
          10. rotation of the pelvis clockwise and counterclockwise, legs apart - 6 times;
          11. rolls in lateral half-lunges, legs much wider than shoulders – 12 times;
          12. half squats (heels on the floor, arms up), standing up, reaching up behind your hands, rising to the highest half-toes - 6-8 times;
          13. “twisting”, minimally high jumps in place, when the toes practically touch the floor, and only the heels come off, moving left and right, while the arms move in the opposite direction - 8-10 times;
          14. intense and energetic walking in place, raising your knees high – 30 seconds.
          15. After charging, drink a glass of water again and go take a shower. During the day you will need to drink 2-2.4 pure water without gas, and this does not take into account other liquids - soups, tea, coffee, juices, sweet soda or compotes. The price of such “aqua medicine” is affordable for everyone.

            It should be understood that for the normal process of bone tissue restoration, the body needs not only microelements and vitamins, but also ordinary water, because 56% of the bone consists of it. Moreover, practice shows that fractures heal better in those patients who immediately after an injury bring their daily drinking balance back to normal and stick to it until the end of treatment.

            This form of exercise therapy is accessible to absolutely everyone and has no contraindications. You need to walk every day. You should choose a route away from roads and highways.

            Ideally, during a walk you will need to overcome several descents and ascents. Be sure to also include a visit to a building where you can walk up and down the stairs.

            Here's how to increase the load:

          16. You should start walking at a measured pace from a distance of no more than 800 m.
          17. Walk at a steady pace for the first few days, giving your legs a break if you feel any acute discomfort in your lower leg.
          18. Then walk at an irregular pace - sometimes quickly, almost breaking into a run, sometimes slowly, paying attention to full rolls from heel to toe. It is also worth including in your walk walking backwards and cross steps sideways - at least 2 times 15 meters each.
          19. You can increase the distance only after you can walk 800 m in a combined style without stopping to rest.
          20. The algorithm for increasing the length of the distance is 200-300 m at a time, with the expectation that the positive result will be consolidated, i.e. passing without discomfort in the affected leg.
          21. The most effective, one-time distance is 3-4 km. At the later stage of the rehabilitation period, at the end of each walk, you need to switch to a smooth run, and you can also do dosed walking twice a day: in the morning and in the evening.

          Advice. When going on a sports walk, you should wear seasonal sports shoes, and if necessary, for example, summer sneakers, they should be further improved with modern special orthopedic insoles.

          "Warm-up" complex

          During the rehabilitation period, those patients whose work activity is not associated with a load on the affected leg begin to go to work. As a rule, these are people who work while sitting. For neither, there are instructions familiar to everyone.

        5. First, don't sit cross-legged or cross-legged under your desk at your desk.
        6. Secondly, it is necessary to devote, every 1-2 hours, just 5 minutes, to warming up the ankle and knee joints on the affected leg.
        7. The simplest exercises are suitable for this:

        8. sitting, holding your leg up - circular movements in the ankle joint;
        9. sitting – straightening the knee (see photo above) and pulling it to the chest;
        10. standing at the table - cross swings with a straight leg (in front of you and behind you);
        11. chair squats;
        12. standing – roll from toes to heels, rise on toes, touch the heel to the buttock.
        13. A set of gymnastic exercises

          The gymnastic complex should include exercises that must be performed in the following order:

        14. alternating exercises to develop the strength of the calf and soleus muscles, increasing the elasticity of the ligaments and tendons of the lower extremities in a standing position, squats, low jumps, various movements while walking, exercises with balancing on one leg (example - see photo above), short jogging place;
        15. exercises with overcoming the resistance of an expander or rubber band in a standing position;
        16. movements with and without expanders and tape in positions - on all fours, lying on your side, on your stomach and back.
        17. Let us give as an example a photo gallery of a block of squat exercises, which should be gradually mastered during the rehabilitation period.

          How to properly develop a leg after a fracture

          Muscles are a part of the musculoskeletal system that constantly needs to be trained. When muscles work, blood flow to them increases, and with it the amount of nutrients and oxygen. As soon as the load is reduced or stopped altogether, as when wearing a cast, the muscle cells atrophy.

          Restoring the function of the injured limb is one of the main components of fracture treatment. This task is very labor-intensive, but if all recommendations are followed, the mobility of the leg or arm is completely restored.

          During the rehabilitation of an injured leg, the following tasks are set:

          • it is necessary to eliminate muscle atrophy and vascular changes;
          • you need to increase the elasticity and tone of the leg muscles;
          • achieve improved mobility of “stiff” joints;
          • it is necessary to eliminate congestion;
          • and also increase the motor activity of the leg.
          • The entire rehabilitation complex after removing the cast from the lower limb consists of three stages:

          • the first - with the help of physiotherapy, rubbing, massage;
          • second - special physical exercises are performed;
          • the third is changes in diet.
          • The first part of the rehabilitation program

            Keeping a cast on the leg for a long time disrupts normal blood and lymph flow. In order to stimulate blood circulation in the muscle tissues of the leg, eliminate swelling, improve the restoration of cartilage tissue of the joints, restore the previous muscle activity and motor activity of the leg joints, increase vascular tone, eliminate congestion, rubbing with cedar oil and massage are used. Touching, stroking and kneading movements increase muscle tone, improve their nutrition and speed up the recovery process.

            Taking baths with the addition of herbal decoctions and sea salt have a beneficial effect on recovery. To prepare a sea salt bath, you need to take 100 grams of sea salt per 1 liter of water.

            Warming procedures using ozokerite or wax also contribute to a speedy recovery. Many patients benefit from magnetic therapy sessions.

            The second stage of restoration of lower limb function

            Physical exercises performed after warming up the muscles with baths and massage have the best effect in treating muscle atrophy after a fracture. The exercises listed below do not require special equipment and can be performed at home. An important point is the dosage of the load; the patient should under no circumstances feel pain when performing these exercises. It is not necessary to follow all the points listed. One day you can do the first half of the exercises, the next - the second.

            To develop the lower limb after removing the cast, the following tasks are recommended:

            First, you need to walk more, without sparing, fully rely on the injured limb.

            The second is to perform rotational movements with the foot while sitting or standing, but this exercise should be performed only a week after the cast is removed.

            Third, swing your leg. Stand next to a chair and hold on to its back. Raise your leg forward and hold it in the air a little. Repeat this exercise 10 times for each leg. Do the same, only moving your leg to the side. We must not forget that performing these exercises should not lead to pain.

            Fourth - holding onto the back of the chair, rise onto your toes and proceed to resting on your heels. To make the task somewhat more difficult, you should try to do it standing on one leg.

            Fifth exercise - lie on the floor and make cross swings with your legs. This will strengthen your inner thighs.

            After about a month, you can add exercises on simulators to your main classes.

            Third stage of rehabilitation

            Nutrition during recovery from a fracture plays an important role, and it is not recommended to neglect this point. Indeed, in order for injured bone and muscle tissue to regenerate more quickly, an increased supply of nutrients, vitamins and minerals is necessary.

            A patient who is restoring the function of an injured limb needs to consume foods that contain a lot of calcium and silicon.

            To satisfy the body's increased need for calcium, it is worth including cottage cheese, cow's milk, fish, hazelnuts, sesame seeds, soybeans, and bran bread in your diet. Green vegetables, persimmons, green beans, and cauliflower also contain a lot of this compound.

            Silicon promotes better absorption of calcium from foods. Its compounds are present in pears, turnips, currants, raspberries, radishes, and cauliflower.

            When choosing vitamins, preference should be given to the group of vitamins D, E, C. Vitamin D is especially useful, as it promotes the process of restoration of injured tissue due to its ability to influence calcium metabolism in the body.

            How to develop a hand after a fracture

            The hand consists of 4 anatomical regions: the shoulder girdle (clavicle and scapula), shoulder (humerus), forearm (ulna and radius) and hand (8 carpal bones, 5 metacarpal bones and fingers). Typically, a fracture of the arm means a violation of the integrity of the humerus, forearm and hand, and fractures of the radius are most often addressed to traumatologists. If you recognize yours among the above diagnoses, read how to develop your arm after a fracture and achieve its full recovery.

            1. How to develop an arm after a fracture of the radius

            Therapeutic exercise after a fracture of the radius in a typical location is aimed at restoring mobility of the wrist joint and fine motor skills of the sore hand. Before starting the lesson, you need to massage your hand with a massage ball in a circular motion on the inside and outside. Then, using a su jok massage ring (price - 10-20 hryvnia), you need to treat each finger. This will help restore blood circulation and stimulate the functioning of nerve endings.

            After a fracture of the wrist joint, it is necessary to restore flexion and extension of the hand. Place your palms together with your fingers up and alternately tilt them left/right and forward/backward, pressing gently but firmly. Please note that this exercise can only be done in the absence of titanium plates.

            Basic exercises for developing the arm after a fracture of the radius:

            If your fingers are injured as a result of an injury, after removing the plaster, you need to work them out very carefully, bending and unbending each phalanx. Otherwise, there is a risk of contracture—limitation of passive movements when the fingers cannot fully bend or straighten.

            Important: After a fracture, the arm can be developed with tolerable dull pain. If the pain becomes acute, the exercise should be stopped.

            During the rehabilitation period, it is useful to touch small objects with your fingertips. It’s ideal if you get yourself a simulator: puzzles, rosaries, beads or pocket chess.

            After a fracture of the radius, the following exercises will be useful (perform 6-12 times until mild pain appears):

          • place your hand with your palm on the table, bring and spread your fingers without lifting them from the tabletop;
          • press down on the table with your fingertips;
          • take turns raising your fingers above the tabletop as high as possible;
          • rotate each finger in turn without lifting the others from the tabletop;
          • hold your sore hand with your healthy one and raise your forearm, holding it above the table for 3-4 seconds.
          • More exercises for developing the joints of the fingers and hand after a fracture are in the video.

            2. How to develop an arm after a fracture of the elbow joint

            After a fracture of the elbow joint, the patient first needs to restore blood circulation, sensitivity and mobility of the arm. For this, doctors recommend physical therapy, physiotherapy and massage.

            elbow flexion and extension exercises . It is ideal to have a therapist, relative or friend help you with this. The arm is carefully supported under the elbow, bending and unbending 5-10 times. Exercises can be done 3-4 times a day. It is optimal if you perform them in warm water: it will relieve pain and improve joint recovery.

            To develop rotational movements after a fracture, it is necessary to pronate and supinate the forearm (rotate the arm around its axis 90 degrees).

            When the mobility of the elbow joint improves slightly, the range of movements performed is increased. The patient is allowed to develop his arm using gymnastics equipment - sticks, exercise machines, weights. During this period, it is necessary to fully restore strength and coordination of movements with the help of simple but effective exercises:

          • clasp your hands together and place your hands behind your head as if casting a fishing rod.
          • try to clasp your hands behind your back: one elbow points up, the other down.
          • practice with a gymnastic stick as with a barbell. If your doctor allows it, you can use arm weights up to 2 kg.
          • Useful exercises for developing your arm after an elbow fracture:

            3. How to develop an arm after a humerus fracture

            Developing the arm after a fracture of the humerus begins even before the bandage is removed. Exercises are performed up to 8 times a day for 30 minutes, repeating each 6-10 times.

          • To reduce swelling and improve blood circulation in your arm, you need to rotate, flex, and extend your elbow and wrist.
          • The “pendulum” movement will help relieve pain: while standing, bend slightly forward and lightly swing your relaxed arms.
          • With your hands clasped in front of your chest, twist your torso.
          • Clap your hands in front of you and behind you.
          • When the fracture heals, the previous range of motion is restored. To do this, block exercise machines are used: arms are raised, lowered and spread to the sides, overcoming resistance. It is necessary to swing your arms, move them behind your back and bring your shoulder blades together.

            Other exercises to restore shoulder mobility:

            When the functionality of the shoulder is restored, you can move on to more intense training and strengthen the muscles of the shoulder joint : hang on a bar or wall bars, do push-ups, exercise with light dumbbells, swim in the pool. Exercises are combined with massage and physiotherapy.

            How to develop a knee after a fracture

            The knee joint is one of the largest and most powerful joints of the human musculoskeletal system.

            In clinical practice, the following types of knee joint fractures are distinguished:

          • Avulsion fracture of the intercondylar eminence;
          • Fracture of the condyles of the tibia and fibula inside the joint;
          • Patella fracture.
          • Impact to the knee with a blunt object;
          • Sports injury;
          • Falling from skates, bicycle;
          • Fast and strong contraction of the quadriceps femoris muscle.
          • Signs of a knee fracture

          • Hemorrhage into the joint;
          • Rupture of articular ligaments;
          • Swelling of the joint;
          • Pain in the knee joint;
          • Split patella;
          • Joint deformity;
          • Hematoma on the skin of the knee joint;
          • Limitation of active movements in the knee joint.
          • The main diagnostic method is plain radiography of the knee joint in two projections. Additionally, CT and NMR can be performed.

            When choosing treatment tactics, the type of fracture and the presence of evidence of displacement of bone fragments should be taken into account.

            If the patient has a fracture of the knee joint without displacement of the fragments, conservative treatment is prescribed. The patient must wear an orthosis or cast for 4-6 weeks. After a control x-ray, the doctor decides whether to remove the plaster cast.

            If the victim has a fracture with displacement of bone fragments, surgical intervention with fixation of bone fragments and the patella is indicated.

            Complications of a knee fracture:

          • Contracture;
          • Amyotrophy;
          • Thromboembolism of large vessels of the lower limb.
          • The patient should begin active rehabilitation only after permission from the attending physician. At the earliest stages of rehabilitation, it is best to use mechanotherapy using special devices.

            Regular physical exercise plays a big role in this type of injury. Physical activity is very important for knee joints , so exercise therapy should be aimed at cyclic movements in the joints and strengthening the muscles and ligaments of the lower extremities.

            Timely initiation of rehabilitation after a knee fracture allows the physiological function of the lower limb to be restored in the shortest possible time.

            The rehabilitation period includes the following activities:

            SRM therapy is a modern method of rehabilitation for a fracture of the knee joint. It is based on performing passive exercises using a special apparatus. Patients do not feel pain or fatigue when performing procedures. At this time, all leg muscles are relaxed.

            The main advantage of this rehabilitation method is that it can be used the next day after knee surgery and it serves as a good prevention of postoperative complications.

            How to develop a knee after plaster removal

            This article presents a set of exercises that is prescribed to the patient during the period of his inpatient treatment for a knee fracture. These exercises can also be performed with formed contractures of the knee joint. The complex itself is simple, and any patient can perform these exercises without outside help .

            First rehabilitation period:

          • The patient actively flexes and extends his toes;
          • The patient, in a lying or sitting position, performs flexion and extension of the foot;
          • The patient actively tenses and relaxes the quadriceps muscle of the injured leg;
          • As directed by the doctor, the patient can flex the knee joint on a splint; in this case, it is necessary to remove the “hammock” located under the shin. The same exercise can be performed with an unbandaged splint, but always under the supervision of a doctor;
          • In a healthy limb, you can perform all exercises in full;
          • The patient is in a supine position, placing one hand on his chest and the other on his stomach. Performs slow diaphragmatic breathing;
          • The patient, lying on his back, performs tension and relaxation of the gluteal muscle.
          • Second rehabilitation period

          • The patient is in a lying position on the bed. He must flex the knee joint of his healthy leg so that his heel slides on the bed;
          • The patient performs the same exercise, but at the same time lifts the foot off the bed;
          • The patient sits on the bed, with both legs extended. He tries to pull one sore leg towards him by the thigh, but does not tear off the foot;
          • The patient is in the lateral decubitus position. The sore leg is on top. He must flex and extend the knee joint;
          • The patient is in a prone position. He tries first to bend the healthy leg at the knee joint, and then gradually bends the sore leg at the knee joint;
          • The patient sits on the edge of the bed with both legs hanging down. He bends his legs alternately at the knee joint;
          • The patient tries to tense and relax the kneecap, a kind of “muscle play with the cup”;
          • The patient simultaneously tenses the gluteal and quadriceps muscles, and then relaxes both muscles.
          • Third period of rehabilitation

            This set of exercises can be performed when the doctor allows the patient to walk or stand on crutches.

            A set of exercises in the third period:

          • The patient stands on the floor, feet shoulder-width apart. He alternately bends one leg, and transfers the weight of his entire body to the second and vice versa;
          • The patient stands near a wall or holds on to the back of a chair. He needs to do squats and half squats. At the beginning of this exercise, you can use the back of a chair or a wall as a support, and gradually you need to learn to squat without support;
          • The patient stands on the floor, feet shoulder-width apart. He performs lunges with his healthy leg back and forth, and then carefully does the same lunges with his bad leg. If it is difficult to do lunges with the affected leg or the patient cannot maintain balance, you can initially hold onto some support, for example, a wooden crossbar;
          • The patient sits on the bed and takes the sore leg by the shin with both hands, he tries to pull it towards his buttocks, gradually bending the knee joint, but at the same time the heel should not leave the bed;
          • The patient stands near the gymnastic wall and places the sore leg on the 3rd or 4th rail. This position should be comfortable for him and not cause pain. Then he begins to squat a little on his good leg and tries to maintain his balance;
          • This exercise involves walking up the stairs at a side step. The sore leg should go in front, and the healthy leg should be below. If the patient finds it difficult to perform this exercise, you can lean a little on the railing. You need to step up one flight of stairs and then go down in the same way;
          • The patient climbs a gymnastic wall using his arms and legs. A medical professional should supervise this exercise to ensure that the patient does not fall;
          • The patient sits on all fours and then slowly moves to a sitting position on his heels. Once the patient feels more confident with this exercise, it can be done more quickly.
          • How to develop a knee after a hip fracture

            A hip fracture is considered a severe limb injury. Sometimes the patient has to be on bed rest, which does not allow him to move. The limbs will atrophy and special exercises will be required. After a hip fracture, special treatment is required for the leg, including the knee. For a specific case, an individual complex is selected. Exercises have been developed that are suitable for recovery for any person. It is necessary to develop a leg after a fracture, starting with simple exercises, then moving on to complex complexes.

            Choice of treatment method

            The main thing is to tune in to positive dynamics and a speedy recovery process. First of all, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions, do physical exercises and therapeutic exercises.

            There are various methods of performing exercises to develop a leg after a hip fracture. This includes shaping, aerobics, the Dikul method, yoga, and the Bubnovsky method.

            According to Dikul’s method, there are two complexes, the emphasis is on muscle development when performing the first of them. The exercises make the knees flexible and mobile when performing the second set of exercises.

            Using Olga Yanchuk’s technique, you will be able to improve the mobility and flexibility of joints and get rid of pain.

            Exercise therapy to help after a hip fracture

          • Raise your pelvis. The body rests on the back of the head and elbows. Perform the exercise 5-10 times.
          • The fingers are used alternately on each leg. Repeat 5-10 times.
          • The leg at the knee must be bent slowly. The exercise is difficult to do immediately after an injury; the number of repetitions depends on the patient’s ability.
          • IP (starting position) – lie on your back. Hands are under the knee of the sore leg. Bend, then straighten the leg in a suspended state.
          • IP - sit on a chair. Bend your leg in weight. When extending, the leg is supported.
          • IP - a person stands on a healthy leg. Lean on a chair. Swing the affected leg forward, backward, and to the side.
          • IP - repeat from the previous exercise. Bend the affected leg at the knee.
          • IP - repeats. Squats are done slowly. At first, it is recommended to do half squats without placing strong emphasis on the knee.
          • The complex can be done 2-3 times daily. Repeat a separate exercise 4-6 times. Charging takes no less than 30 minutes.

            During recovery, doctors advise visiting the pool. They perform leg swings in the water. Without straining, the legs are bent and extended at the knee.

            Developing the knee joint

            Start gymnastics with simple exercises:

          • Slowly bend and straighten your knee.
          • Move your foot, imitating the movements of a pendulum.
          • Pick up a support and slide along it.
          • To recover your knee faster after a hip fracture, you will need patience and a positive mindset. If you can’t do the exercises you’ve chosen on your own, ask your loved ones for help.

            The new complex includes more complex exercises.

            Ligament strengthening exercise:

          • IP - sit on the table, stretch your legs. You will need to try to tense your knee so that you do not move your leg. There is another way to perform the exercise. A man supports a patient's knee with his hand. And he tries to put pressure on his hand. After execution, it is recommended to relax for a while, then repeat the movement. Do it slowly. This exercise will help strengthen your knee ligaments. It can be done while traveling in a car or while sitting at a table.
        18. IP - lying on your back. Legs are extended straight. The knees are on a hard surface. Slowly lift the heel to the maximum possible height. The leg is lowered. The exercise is repeated 10 times.
        19. If it is difficult to bend your knee:

        20. Raise your leg up. Try to straighten it out. Help yourself, support your leg with your hands under your knee. Lower your leg down. Straighten. With subsequent movements, the knee extends a little more.
        21. IP - sit on a chair. The pillow is placed under the knee to allow the legs to hang down. Try to lift the injured leg with your healthy leg. Release your leg and drop it under gravity.
        22. Helping with a healthy leg:
        23. IP - sit on the table. Dangle the affected leg. It is acceptable to support. If pain does not occur, the affected leg is not supported. Use the heel of your healthy leg to press on the ankle of the leg after the injury so that the latter bends at the knee.
        24. We develop the knee joint:

        25. Lie on your back. Move your legs, performing the “bicycle” exercise, bending your limbs as much as possible, avoiding discomfort.
        26. Lie on your stomach. Try to bend the affected leg at the knee. You can help with a ribbon thrown over your leg. Pull towards yourself slowly until you feel pressure in your knee. Hold for 5 seconds.
        27. Recovery workouts

          When carried out, blood flow to the damaged limb increases, immunity increases, which leads to a speedy recovery. During training, they use walking, exercise on exercise machines, do stretching exercises, and combine physical therapy and massage. The process is labor-intensive, but is considered good prevention.

          With the help of massage it will be possible to restore many organs in the human body. Correct implementation will restore blood circulation, improve oxygen access and the regeneration process, and muscle tone.

          The massage is carried out in a number of stages. First, the tissues are heated and prepared for further procedures. Manipulations are carried out with the surface of the palm. Then the movements are made with an edge. At the last stage, use your fingertips.

          How to develop the knee joint

          Sometimes during the rehabilitation process the knee bends poorly. It is recommended to focus on exercises, the purpose of which is to quickly develop the leg after a hip fracture.

        28. Do body bends. Reach down, reaching the floor with your hands.
        29. From a position on a chair, raise your leg, bending the knee. Hold the weight for a few moments.
        30. For convenience, a person independently chooses the position to perform the exercise. It is acceptable to do it on the bed. The knee is bent and extended. Repeat 15 times. If it is difficult to do the exercise right away, it is recommended to start with 10 repetitions, continuing to increase. Leg movements are slow.
        31. Making the knee flexible and mobile

          A small complex has been developed that shows similarities with yoga classes. Exercises are effective in developing the knee after a hip fracture.

        32. Perform while sitting on the floor. Pull the soles of your feet towards you. Lean forward, try to press your knees so that they reach the floor.
        33. Perform the exercise while sitting on the floor. Extend the healthy leg. The foot of the injured leg lies on the thigh of the healthy one. Gently press your knee, trying to lower it to the floor.
        34. Take the position as in the previous exercise. Stretch the affected leg forward. Pull the other leg towards the body. Reach for your toes while leaning forward.
        35. Sit down, place your feet on the floor. Spread your knees to the sides. Connect so that the feet remain motionless.
        36. Each exercise of the complex is performed for 3 minutes. If possible, do gymnastics 2-3 times a day.

          A special complex will help to quickly develop the knee after a hip fracture. The exercises are performed for a week.

        37. Lie on your back with your knee bent and your injured leg extended. Lift the injured limb off the floor and hold for 4-8 seconds.
        38. IP – the same. Legs bend at the knees. There is a cushion under the soles. Rest your feet on the bolster to strain your knees. Do the exercise 10 times.
        39. Lie down on the floor. Legs bent, feet on the floor. Squeeze your buttocks for 5 seconds, then relax.
        40. Leaning on a chair, squat. At first, the exercise is performed by squatting halfway. Hold in position for 2-3 seconds.
        41. The exercise is performed using a bench or step. Bend the affected leg slightly at the knee and move it to a bench. Straighten. Take the starting position.
        42. Cardio exercise to help

          Exercise will help strengthen your knee joints and tidy up your body. Swimming is considered the best activity. The load is determined by the doctor, taking into account the degree of the disease. All muscle groups take part.

          Riding a bicycle or stationary bike will help develop your knee, especially if the joint does not bend. A person has the right to choose the duration and speed of classes independently. It is recommended to consult a doctor. With the help of cardio exercises, the recovery process will go much faster.

          Working out the knee after a hip fracture: subtleties of the approach

          To restore muscle tone, you need to follow the recommendations and do the exercises gradually, without loading the sore leg. Exercise and stress on the legs should not be provided immediately after the first relief. To choose the right time for exercise, consult your doctor. Restorations are carried out only with the permission of a doctor, no earlier than a week. You should start with simple exercises and massage, then move on to complex complexes. Massage and therapeutic exercises will help you recover quickly. It is useful to adhere to the right diet. And for the entire period of rehabilitation.

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