Fracture Rehabilitation

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After a fracture heals, the surrounding joint and muscles are usually stiff and weak. Physiotherapy rebuilds movement, strength, and confidence so you return to full function.

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The basics

Why rehabilitation after a fracture matters

A fracture is a broken bone. Once it has healed enough and your doctor or surgeon clears you, the real work of recovery begins, because time in a cast or sling leaves the area stiff and the muscles weakened.

Physiotherapy bridges the gap between a healed bone and a fully working limb. I restore the lost movement, rebuild strength safely, and guide you back to your normal activities at the right pace.

What to notice

What you may notice afterwards

  • Stiffness in the joint after cast or sling removal
  • Weakness and reduced muscle size in the area
  • Swelling that lingers after the cast comes off
  • Difficulty with normal daily movements
  • Hesitation or low confidence using the limb
Why it happens

Why stiffness and weakness happen

  • Time spent immobilised in a cast, brace, or sling
  • Reduced use of the surrounding muscles
  • Swelling and scar tissue limiting movement
  • Pain or fear of loading the area
The treatment

How physiotherapy helps

I work alongside your doctor's guidance, restoring movement first, then progressively rebuilding strength and function.

Restore movement

Gentle, guided mobility to recover the range lost during healing.

Rebuild strength

Progressive loading to restore muscle and bone resilience.

Reduce swelling

Techniques and exercise to manage swelling and stiffness.

Return to function

A staged plan back to work, daily tasks, and activity.

What to expect

Your recovery journey

Treatment moves through clear stages. I set the pace to suit you, but the path usually looks like this.

01

Clearance

I begin once your doctor confirms the bone has healed enough.

02

Restore range

Recover the movement lost while immobilised.

03

Strengthen

Progressive loading to rebuild muscle and confidence.

04

Return

Graded return to your normal activities and goals.

In your sessions

What your sessions involve

  • Gentle active range-of-movement work
  • Progressive resistance for the surrounding muscles
  • Weight-bearing and balance work where appropriate
  • Task-specific practice for daily activities

When to seek urgent care

Contact your surgeon or doctor if pain or swelling suddenly increases, the area becomes hot and red, you feel new instability, or you have any concern that the bone is not healing as expected.

Good to know

Questions I hear a lot

When can physiotherapy start?
Once your doctor or surgeon confirms the fracture has healed enough to begin moving and loading. I coordinate with their guidance.
Will my movement come fully back?
Most people regain full or near-full movement with a steady rehab program. Starting early after clearance gives the best result.
Is it normal to feel weak afterwards?
Yes. Muscles weaken quickly when immobilised. Rebuilding that strength is exactly what rehabilitation is for.

Let's get you moving again

Book an assessment with me and I'll build a plan around your body, your goals, and your day-to-day life.

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This article is general information and is not a substitute for a personal assessment. Everyone is different, so please speak to a qualified physiotherapist or doctor for advice on your own situation.