Rehabilitation of distal radius fracture should be trained differently depending on the treatment modality. It mainly includes muscle strength training and joint mobility training.
1. Conservative treatment: external fixation is generally adopted, and patients need to carry out grasping training in the early stage to prevent muscle atrophy and eliminate swelling. Isometric contraction of local muscles can be performed to maintain muscle strength. After removing the external fixation, the patient can gradually carry out wrist flexion and extension as well as internal and external rotation training, and also resistance training, in order to further restore muscle strength and prevent joint adhesion.
2. Surgical treatment: In the early stage, patients can carry out peripheral joint mobility training to prevent joint stiffness, and dorsiflexion training of the wrist joint can be carried out at about six weeks. It should be carried out under close supervision to prevent displacement of the fracture. Progressive strength training such as isometric resistance can also be performed. Gradual resistance progression and hand function training can be performed after the initial healing of the fracture.
It is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention and perform rehabilitation training under the guidance of a specialized doctor or therapist to prevent injury to the body caused by improper self-manipulation.