Physiotherapy after bone fracture or trauma

Depending on the type of injury, the treatment team may include a physiotherapist, manual therapist and/or sports physiotherapist. Together with an exercise therapist, we go for the best results. We support people in resuming their desired activities. Quality of life is very important to us. Our rehabilitation can consist of physiotherapy treatments, exercise therapy, information on load and load capacity, and we go through the expected course with you. A return to sport or work is often the ultimate goal. Every injury is different and needs a slightly different approach. At Fysio Fitaal, we provide tailor-made rehabilitation!

After surgery, the treated area is often painful. How soon you can start physiotherapy depends on the type of injury. In some cases, you are still in a plaster cast for several weeks after surgery and it is not yet possible to start physiotherapy. When you do get to start rehabilitation, we want to see you at our practice or possibly at your home as soon as possible. We understand that everything can be a lot to take in, that it is exciting and often unfamiliar. In most cases, you will be given some ground rules from the hospital. We would like to check with you to see if this all works out. Our therapists are aware of the various protocols after surgery. Based on the actuality of the wound area, we take the first steps on the road to recovery.

A successful rehabilitation consists of several stages and steps. Good strength, stability and control are necessary to be able to function well again in your daily activities.

After surgery, several phases of tissue repair take place. Immediately after occurrence, the inflammatory phase starts. Here, the body sets to work clearing damaged tissue in the affected area and making room for new cells. This phase is often characterised by pain, swelling, blue discolouration, warmth and an inability to bear weight. During this phase, it is important to rest for the most part. The physiotherapist mainly advises on management and expectations of recovery. In addition, some exercises may be given to restore the mobility of the joint.

The inflammation phase takes 7-9 days on average and progresses to the proliferation phase. In this phase, new connective tissue is produced. This tissue is not yet strong enough and cannot be overloaded. During the transition from inflammation phase to proliferation phase, you will notice that complaints such as blue discolouration, pain, etc. decrease. The ability to exercise more also increases.

In the remodelling phase, the newly created connective tissue becomes stronger and more loadable. So, after a few weeks, you need to start putting some more strain in the form of training along with expanding your desired activities.

Fysio Fitaal specialises in this orthopaedic rehabilitation after surgery. Through our cooperation with the various specialists at hospitals and clinics in the region, we offer you the best possible recovery path.

At Physio Fitaal, we offer a training programme to prior to surgery. Research shows that the stronger and fitter you go into surgery, the better the results are after surgery. Those who get a start beforehand with an intensive exercise protocol recover faster and are less likely to have complications.

The appointment generally takes place at the practice. You may not be able to come to the practice independently. In this case, it is possible for the physiotherapist to come to your home until you are able to come to the practice independently. In some cases, it is possible to use care transport. Ask your own health insurer about this.