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- How do you strengthen your arm after breaking it?
- Do you need physical therapy for a broken arm?
- What does an Orthopaedic occupational therapist do?
- What exercise can you do with a broken arm?
How do you strengthen your arm after breaking it?
Stretching moves are essential to rehabbing a broken arm. Perform triceps stretch, biceps stretch, wrist flexor stretch, wrist extensor stretch, and pronation/supination stretches for the wrist. These will improve the flexibility of the muscles in the forearm and upper arm. Do these stretches once or twice a day.
Do you need physical therapy for a broken arm?
Physical therapy is an important part of recovering from a broken arm. It helps prevent stiffness and weakness. You may begin some physical therapy while you're still immobilized. For instance, you may start hand exercises within a few days of immobilization.
What does an Orthopaedic occupational therapist do?
Orthopaedic physiotherapy and occupational therapy specialises in the treatment of patients who are admitted to hospital due to a traumatic accident / incident or those undergoing planned surgery (elective).
What exercise can you do with a broken arm?
Safe options include sit-ups and straight-legged lifts while you lay on your back. You should avoid any type of plank exercise, or other exercises that require the use of your injured arm. No matter what kind of exercise you choose, it's important to resist any motion with the injured part of your arm.
