After removing the cast of elbow fracture, you can perform flexion and extension activities of elbow joint, and gradually transition to weight-bearing training, until it returns to normal.
After removing the cast of elbow fracture, stiffness and adhesion may occur in the elbow joint due to prolonged braking. Flexion and extension exercises of the elbow joint can be carried out, first passive exercise, then active exercise. When exercising, pay attention to the gradual progress, to the extent of local pain, and gradually increase the range of motion. Do not be too hasty, so as to avoid bodily injury.
When the elbow flexion and extension activities to a certain extent, you can carry out local muscle weight training, such as lifting dumbbells training, water training, pulling the bar training. It helps to enhance the strength of the upper arm muscles and avoid muscle atrophy. Enhance joint stability. At the same time, we should adhere to the training of joint mobility until it returns to normal.
It is recommended that patients under the guidance of a doctor to gradually carry out rehabilitation exercises, not to rush to high-intensity strenuous exercise, so as not to cause secondary injuries due to improper exercise.