FRACTURE- this refers to a crack in bone due to high impact force on the bone or an underlying disease condition that makes the bone break easily. Immediately after a fracture, there is moderate to severe pain, swelling aoumd the fracture site and loss of function. This symptoms will be investigated and assessed by a Doctor( Orthopedic Surgeon) and steps to reduce the fracture are taken and implemented.
Physiotherapy functions to teach patient how to use walking aid for ambulation, maintain muscle physiology while the fracture heals, manage post immobilisation swelling, pain and joint stiffness, retrain gait and return to function. For further enquiries, kindly book a session with us today