There is evidence to support the role of specific exercise regimens in reducing impairments and improving upper limb function following specific upper limb fractures
QUESTION What is the effect of exercise on reducing impairment and increasing activity in the rehabilitation of people with upper limb fractures ?
The value of early mobilisation in the treatment of Colles' fractures.
Unilateral Colles ' fractures in 187 patients over the age of 55 years were studied in a r and omised prospect i ve trial : 97 fractures were minimally displaced and were treated either conventionally or in a crêpe b and age ; 90 displaced Colles ' fractures were reduced and of these 47 were treated conventionally while 43 were encouraged to mobilise the wrist in a cast which restricted extension . Early wrist movement hastened functional recovery and led to earlier resolution of wrist swelling . Discomfort was no greater than in patients who were treated conventionally . The bony deformity , which recurred irrespective of the method of treatment , was not adversely affected by early mobilisation
There is evidence to support the role of specific exercise regimens in reducing impairments and improving upper limb function following specific upper limb fractures
QUESTION What is the effect of exercise on reducing impairment and increasing activity in the rehabilitation of people with upper limb fractures ?