Rehabilitation training for elbow fracture needs to be formulated according to the different stages of the postoperative period.
1. Early postoperative period (0~2 weeks): the main purpose of rehabilitation training at this stage is to control inflammation and relieve edema, and to promote the absorption of inflammation by moving the fingers, wrist and shoulder joints in all directions under the condition of protective braking of the elbow joint.
2. Mid-operative period (2-8 weeks): The main purpose is to restore the joint mobility of the elbow and forearm, and passive activities of the forearm and elbow can be carried out in a painless range, and then gradually advanced to assisted activities, and muscle strength training should be carried out to slow down the atrophy of the muscles caused by braking.
3. Postoperative period (8 weeks~6 months): the main focus is to fully restore the mobility of the joints, improve muscle strength and endurance, you can carry out the full range of active movements of the elbow joint, use elastic bands or dumbbells to perform resistance exercises, and according to their own life and work needs for targeted training.
Rehabilitation training for elbow fracture should be carried out under the guidance and supervision of professionals to avoid delaying the best recovery period or causing secondary injury.