Fractures, Sprains, and Strains to Upper and Lower Extremities

Fracture:  broken bone ranging from thin crack to complete break. A bone can fracture crosswise, lengthwise, in several places and/ or into many pieces.

Sprain:  injury to a ligament (tissue that connects two or more bones at a joint) which can be stretched or torn.

Strain:  injury to a muscle or tendon that connects muscle to bone which can be stretched or torn.

Potential treatments include: Physical therapy will vary depending on the specificity and degree of the injury. Treatment to minimize swelling and pain, and promote function may include: therapeutic exercises to strengthen and stretch the muscles surrounding the affected joint, joint mobilization techniques, postural realignment therapy, joint bracing, wedged orthoses, walking aids, manual therapy, home-based exercises, strength training, joint stability training, Class IV laser, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and vibration electric stimulation (Hivamat 200).

If you are interested in learning how Regional Rehab can help you with Fractures, Sprains, and Strains to Upper and Lower Extremities - contact our team today!