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How Long After A Broken Arm For Weightlifting
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Does anyone know how long it will take for a shoulder injury to heal after lifting weights?
Tendonitis: Initial management could include things like avoidance of painful activities/positions, use of nsaids (aleve, advil), periodic application of ice, and gentle stretching. As symptoms improve, gradually resume activities. Should pain not resolve, or get worse, consult with a shoulder specialist. ...Read more
Arm Fracture (Definition)
An arm fracture typically refers to a fracture of the bone in the upper arm, the humerus or of the bones in the forearm, the radius and/or the ulna. Fractures in the hand and wrist are usually not called "arm fractures". While many of these fractures are treated non-surgically in children, many of these fractures, particularly those in the forearm, ...Read more
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How long does a broken arm take to heal completely after surgery?
Depends: Location, degree of injury, tupe of fixation, age, general health all come into play but in most adults farctuers on average take 6-8 weeks to heal with respect to a united bone. ...Read more
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For how long should a broken foot hurt after getting in a cast?
Depends: If fracture is non displaced than it will take 3 weeks to start glueing together. When the bone is glueing together it will not move and thus the pain will go down. However if there is gapping or if the fracture is unstable it can take 2 months to start feeling better. ...Read more
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How long is recovery after a full leg cast for a broken foot?
Around 6 weeks: Normal bone healing take around 6 weeks. This depends on many factors: alignment of fracture, age, health, type of fracture and treatment. There is not much you can do to speed up healing. There is a lot you can do to slow it down. Follow your doctor's directions. As long as you are feeling consistently better daily, then the fracture is probably healing. Dr l. ...Read more
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How long will it take to recover before playing sports after a broken forearm?
It depends...: Bone healing usually takes 6-8 weeks depending on the type of fracture. Each person has a different healing potential depending on age and overall health. Factors that may speed your recovery include: immobilization, elevation, good nutrition, follow your physicians’ instructions and do not smoke. ...Read more
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How long should someone exercise after a muscle sprain?
Let pain subside: I have to only assume you meant how long should you wait before exercising after a muscle sprain. It is best to wait the the pain is almost completely is resolved. If you start exercising too soon, you at risk of aggravating your injury even more. ...Read more
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How long does it take for a 14 year old to play golf again after a open repair of a clavicle fracture?
Clavicle Healing: Clavicle fractures generally heal in 6 to 12 weeks. A teenager at that age will tend to heal very quickly compared to an older adult. Depending on x-ray evidence of healing observed with your surgeon, In my experience you should anticipate gradual return to sport 8 to 12 weeks after surgery in this age group. ...Read more
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How long after getting a cast off a fractured ankle can I return to training?
Depends on site/bone: There is no fixed time, as you may need physical therapy following the removal of cast.And it is also dependant on the site/bone involved and type of fracture you should alwas consult your orthopedic doctor on the follow up visits when you can return to training.Never do it without clearance from your doctor. ...Read more
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How long before I can go back to work after surgery for a broken leg?
Ask your surgeon: Ask the surgeon that performed the correction and follow his or her directions. ...Read more
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How long following surgery for a broken wrist before you can go on a flabalos machine?
Let me help you: It depend on the fracture you had and the treatment methods. Simple fracture need 6 weeks to heal and two weeks to recover your movements. Start easy and progress with no pain and swelling. ...Read more
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How long would it take until i can play tennis after a broken arm?
2 to 3 months: Usually after the fx has healed and the arm properly reha, that is you have ragain your strenght and mobility back.Depanding upon where the fx is localized and fx characteristic could be nbeyween two and three months. ...Read more
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How long is the recovery period after an arm lift?
About Six Weeks: Arm lift patients should take 2 weeks off from work to elevate and avoid movement of the arms. If you have an active job where you use your arms to lift or move things, you will need more time off from work. Week 3 to 4 you'll have limited range of motion in your arms, but by the end of week 6 you should be able to resume normal activities. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. ...Read more
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How long does bruising last after a compound fracture?
Compound fracture is: not used anymore.the classifications are open: where the fracture breaks the skin, or closed.comminuted means many pieces. The bruising from all fractures resolves according to the amount of blood in the area, the more energy used to cause the fracture the greater the damage,so longer to resolve. The picture is of a closed, angulated junction of the distal/middle shaft of both bones,forearm in yng ...Read more
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How long does it take before I no longer run/bike with a limp after a hip replacement surgery?
Don't run: Depending on a number of factors including the surgical approach used, whether the leg was lengthened and differences among patients you can expect to have some limp for several months after hip replacement surgery. These replacements were not made for the impact of running and i strongly advise my patients to avoid those types of impact activities which will shorten implant life. ...Read more
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How much time does a surgery take for a broken femur?
Damage dependent: Not all fractured femurs are the same. A straightforward, minimally displaced femur fracture can be fixed (usually with a long intramedullary nail) in less than an hour. More complex femur fractures can take anywhere from 1-3 hours perhaps depending upon the location and complexity of the fracture pattern. Your orthopaedic surgeon should be able to give you a reasonable estimation. ...Read more
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How long after a liver laceration will it be before I can workout and lift weights?
Depends: There are many factors that come into play when determining when it is appropriate to start a workout and weight lifting program after a liver laceration. These factors include the severity of the laceration, its location, the involvement of any major blood vessels, the surgery performed, and the strenuousness of the workout you desire to pursue. See your surgeon to address your specific needs. ...Read more
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How long does the swelling last after having a face lift?
Varies: Swelling varies from person to person. Some swell more than others. The surgical technique of the surgeon and the way he handles the tissues will make a difference. In my experience over 90% of my patient are back to work within 2 weeks. The swelling however will last 6-12 weeks on the average. ...Read more
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How long will my ankle be swollen after having a fracture?
Bone healing swells: When an injury involves bone, it can take months. The older we get, the longer it lasts. It generally takes a bone 6 weeks to heal. This is the main part of healing. From then on, the bone can take up to one year to remodel itself to completion. Physical therapy seems to speed up the process using various techniques. ...Read more
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How long before a hand fracture heals?
Rather quickly...: Compared to other bones. Hand fractures are often healed in 3-4 weeks. At that point they will often not appear to be healed on xrays but these lag behind the actual healing. Because stiffness in the hand is much more common than poor fracture healing, immobilization of hand fractures needs to be for as short a time as possible. ...Read more
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Weight Lifting (Definition)
Weight lifting refers to the activity of lifting weights, or using resistance bands, pulley systems, or similar resistance apparatus to increase muscle mass or to tone the body. This can either be done competitively or as a ...Read more
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