Lack of straightening of the arm after removal of the cast is mainly caused by adhesion and contracture of the tissues around the joint after prolonged braking, as well as stiffness of the joint. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the exercise of joint mobility to improve the state of arm extension. Specific ways include passive exercise, active exercise and resistance exercise.
1. Passive exercise: the elbow joint can be moved passively with the help of family members. Through gradually adding force, gradually improve the patient’s joint mobility.
2. Active exercise: on the basis of passive exercise, patients take the initiative to flex and extend the joints, so that the muscle strength can be restored and the joints can be flexed and extended independently. This will improve the situation that the arm is not straight after removing the plaster.
3. Resistance exercise: on the basis of active exercise, resistance exercise can be added appropriately, such as the use of elastic bands and so on. It helps to further strengthen the muscle strength and increase the joint mobility, thus improving the symptoms of not straightening the arm after removing the cast.
Appropriate ice packs can be applied after exercise to alleviate the discomfort of joint swelling and pain caused by exercise. If severe pain beyond tolerance occurs, stop the exercise immediately and seek medical advice. It is recommended that patients carry out rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of a doctor to avoid injuries caused by improper exercise.