Healing Bones Faster: Physiotherapy in Fracture Recovery
Fractures are among the most common reasons patients visit an orthopedic clinic. While setting the bone through casting, splinting, or surgery is the first step, true recovery depends heavily on what follows — rehabilitation. This is where physiotherapy makes all the difference. When a bone is immobilized for weeks, the surrounding joints stiffen, muscles weaken, and circulation decreases. Once the fracture is stable enough, physiotherapy introduces gentle movements to restore mobility. Techniques such as joint mobilization, stretching, and strengthening exercises help patients regain normal function without overloading the healing bone. For weight-bearing bones like the leg, therapy also includes gait training, balance work, and progressive loading to ensure safe walking. For upper limb fractures, exercises often focus on grip strength, shoulder mobility, and coordination. Each phase is carefully monitored to avoid setbacks while still pushing the recovery forward. At Swastik Bo...