Among the most frequent injuries of the upper extremities, it is possible to note fractures of the radial bone that occur when falling on an outstretched arm and are accompanied by symptoms such as pain, swelling and specific deformation of the forearm. To clarify the diagnosis, as a rule, an x-ray is performed, after which the patient receives transport immobilization. The main goal of treatment is the stable fixation of all fragments, anatomical reposition, as well as the speedy restoration of painless finger and hand movements. If a similar fracture occurred without displacement, the patient is given gypsum for a period of a month, while disability is restored only after 6 weeks. Exercise therapy after a fracture of the arm is prescribed immediately after the completion of the main treatment. It includes massage, therapeutic exercises and physiotherapeutic agents. These measures are prescribed by the doctor, taking into account the motor regime, the place of the fracture, the period of the disease, the selected treatment methods and the general condition of the patient.
How to develop a hand after a fracture of the radius in the immobilization phase
The main objective of medical procedures is to prevent difficulties in joint mobility, accelerate regenerative processes in bone tissue, prevent
muscle atrophy, as well as psychoregulatory and general strengthening effect, which helps the patient learn self-care skills. Exercise therapy after a fracture of the arm involves the use of breathing and general developmental exercises that are aimed at free joints, as well as special exercises covering the damaged surface. As a rule, the patient is assigned training to develop the fingers of the hand,
muscles of the forearm and shoulder, as well as the elbow joint. All activities are performed from standing, sitting and lying down. The following forms of exercise therapy after a fracture of the arm are also distinguished:
physiotherapy exercises, hygienic gymnastics after sleep, and independent training.
Tasks of exercise therapy in the post-immobilization period
The goal of
physical education in the second stage is the return of impaired movement functions, the elimination of muscle atrophy and difficulties in joint mobility. The list of gymnastic events consists of exercises for the fingers and the wrist joint, a separate complex for all joints of the arm, as well as resistance exercises and exercises in warm water. The duration of such procedures ranges from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the condition of the patient.
Treatment measures during the recovery period
Restoring a hand after a fracture of the radius is as follows:
elimination of residual complications of an injury, full return of all lost functions, general training of a weakened organism and labor rehabilitation. At this stage, the patient is prescribed breathing and
general developmental exercises, as well as additional classes with stretching, resistance and weighting. In addition, elements of acrobatics, swimming and sports are added. An important role in the exercise therapy after a fracture of the arm is played by mechanotherapy, occupational therapy and outdoor games. Along with such therapeutic measures, it is advisable to use physiotherapeutic procedures, such as calcium electrophoresis and UV irradiation, as well as a special massage of the fingers of the limbs, the methods of which depend on the degree of complications. Phytotherapeutic procedures such as balneotherapy, mud therapy, laser exposure and electromagnetic therapy will be useful.