Question 1

have torn hamstring from physical therapy after broken hip. i'm recovering well from hip fracture but afraid to go back to same physical therapy.

Accepted Answer

Hip strengthening: Depending on when the fracture occurred and whether its completely healed or not, you would still benefit from some hip and pelvic girdle strengthening.  If you are not comfortable with the current PT, you can do home exercises and find another therapist.  But it will be imperative that the muscles around the hip joint (flexors, extensors, and abductors) are strengthened.

Question 2

ive had hip/groin pain for 2 years, ive had both a mri and x-ray which showed nothing. the first mri showed i had stress fractures but now nothing. i did physical therapy for a year, didnt help. now seeing pain management, not helping. what now?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 3

fractured ribs 2-4 in back. will i need physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: In general, therapy in a patient with healing fractures of the ribs can be painful and not particularly helpful; other than in the initial mobilization to get a person out of bed.  Once the fractures are healed, most patients do well and so therapy not terribly useful at that time either.  Deep breathing and even using an incentive spirometer to avoid an associated pneumonia can be helpful.

Question 4

what are physical therapy exercises for a fractured fibula?

Accepted Answer

Motion and strength: A fibula fracture usually requires. Bit of immobilization which can cause stiffness nd muscle trophy. Physical therapy will help maximize functional recovery by first negating stiffness and obtaining full motion. Next, atrophy from disuse is reversed with a strengthening program. Finally, balance, endurance nd gait retraining are employed return your extremity as close o normal as possible.

Question 5

fractured elbow and failing physical therapy, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Elbow specialist.: Make sure that you're seeing an orthopedic elbow specialist. The fracture needs to heal in the correct position. It may be malaligned.... Or it could be a non-union or a delayed union.

Question 6

is physical therapy necessary for body areas where bones were fractured but did not heal?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Although, I am not sure what your problem is, i believe you need to have a definite plan worked out to resolve your problem. Physical therapy will probably be an essential part of this plan, however, the timing of it may differ depending on other factors. Talk to the physician who is treating you and ask him if physical therapy at this stage is right for you.

Question 7

will i need physical therapy for three posterior rib fractures?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: In general, therapy in a patient with healing fractures of the ribs can be painful and not particularly helpful; other than in the initial mobilization to get a person out of bed.  Once the fractures are healed, most patients do well and so therapy not terribly useful at that time either.  Deep breathing and even using an incentive spirometer to avoid an associated pneumonia can be helpful.

Question 8

which type of physical therapy is done for a boxers fracture?

Accepted Answer

Hand therapy: Hand therapy is sometimes required after a boxers fracture to maximize range of motion and function.

Question 9

my left  shoulder has been hurting me on and off for about 2 years it has been x-rayed and they didn`t find no breaks or fractures when i fell but the pain is still there done physical therapy and cortazone shots with no relief. should i find another doct

Accepted Answer

Shoulder : At this time probably best to be evaluated by orthopedist or sports medicine physician. Plain film will not look at soft tissue and at this time some type of labrum tear or perhaps rotator cuff injury likely.

Question 10

physical therapy of multiple rib fracture?

Accepted Answer

Gradual: Rib fractures heal in about 6-8 weeks.  Therapy is geared towards restoring mobility and strengthening muscles between and around the ribs.  Therapy should begin once it can be tolerated and the intensity should be increased gradually.

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Have torn hamstring from physical therapy after broken hip. i'm recovering well from hip fracture but afraid to go back to same physical therapy.

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Ive had hip/groin pain for 2 years, ive had both a mri and x-ray which showed nothing. the first mri showed i had stress fractures but now nothing. i did physical therapy for a year, didnt help. now seeing pain management, not helping. what now?

A member asked:

Fractured ribs 2-4 in back. will i need physical therapy?

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What are physical therapy exercises for a fractured fibula?

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Fractured elbow and failing physical therapy, what to do?

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Is physical therapy necessary for body areas where bones were fractured but did not heal?

A member asked:

Will i need physical therapy for three posterior rib fractures?

A member asked:

Which type of physical therapy is done for a boxers fracture?

A member asked:

My left shoulder has been hurting me on and off for about 2 years it has been x-rayed and they didn`t find no breaks or fractures when i fell but the pain is still there done physical therapy and cortazone shots with no relief. should i find another doct

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Physical therapy of multiple rib fracture?

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