How to massage a comminuted heel fracture

Massage is not recommended in the early stage of comminuted heel fracture, early massage may cause increased local capillary exudation, aggravate local swelling, affecting the patient’s recovery and further treatment. When the heel bone comminuted fracture to take surgical treatment or cast immobilization generally about 3 weeks before massage. By professionals with the thumb or the root of the palm of the hand in a clockwise direction gently kneading the muscles of the bottom of the foot, to moderate force, to avoid violent rubbing, at first pay attention to the power of gentle, and then slowly increase the power, pay attention to the speed of the massage frequency, to avoid the speed of the bottom of the foot muscle to exert force, and so on. The main purpose of massage for comminuted heel fracture is to accelerate local blood circulation, relieve local muscle tension and spasm, etc. At the same time, massage in the later stage will help to restore local muscle strength and provide preparation for walking.