PDF REHABILITATION PROTOCOL
Discontinue sling Begin outpatient physical therapy and/or advance home exercise program Add active shoulder range of motion exercises and progressive strengthening Continue to work on the shoulder stretching exercises started 4 weeks ago.
The Importance of Humerus Fracture Exercises in Recovery Getting better from a humerus fracture means more than just seeing doctors. Doing the right exercises is key. They help you move better and get stronger. Doing physical therapy for humerus fractures can help you heal faster and avoid problems later. Good studies show that doing exercises can help a lot. They keep your arm from getting ...
PDF Proximal Humerus NONOP
Discontinue sling Begin outpatient physical therapy and/or advance home exercise program Add active shoulder range of motion exercises and progressive strengthening Continue to work on the shoulder stretching exercises started 4 weeks ago.
Physiotherapist with 20+ years of experience shares 8 humerus fracture exercises to restore elbow, wrist, and shoulder motion safely after cast removal.
Proximal humerus fracture
Weeks 6-12 The fracture should be healed. Try not to use the sling. Begin normal light activities with the arm and shoulder. Increase movement using the stage 3 exercises . Increase day to day activities. Heavy tasks may cause discomfort. Start to lift your arm overhead if possible.
Phase I: Fracture healing, pain relief (0-2 weeks) While there is inherent stability to most proximal humerus fractures, the first two weeks following fracture are focused on decreasing pain and ensuring fracture healing.
Healing Humerus
Exercises for Fractured Humerus Healing from a humerus fracture needs a safe and effective exercise program. These exercises help restore strength, flexibility, and motion. In the beginning, you focus on easy exercises to avoid harm. These moves help lessen stiffness and increase blood flow to the area.
You must always wear your humeral brace even when completing your exercises , unless recommended otherwise by your healthcare professional. However, you will need to undo the collar and cuff section around your neck and wrist to complete the exercises .
PDF Nonoperative Proximal Humerus Fracture Rehabilitation Protocol
UNSTABLE Proximal Humerus Fracture Management: The progression for unstable proximal humeral fractures differs in that these fractures require 4 weeks of complete shoulder immobilization in a sling, followed by initiation of the rehab process at Phase 2 if cleared following radiographic assessment.
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