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What to do after removing plaster cast

2020-01-04 14:09:58
Hello to the community, Need an suggestion I was having plaster cast for 15 days in bow of right leg due to small accident, Now after 7 days of removing my plaster cast swelling has been reduced but not totally & bow  swelling is reduced a bit, I can move my bow up down but can't able to move totally & if I do it pain, Multiple black spots are there too & it pain when I press in some points I'm doing basic exercise + basic walk with sports shoes + applying hot water on leg 2 times a day... So for how long swelling will be there ...? What should I do to move my bow freely ..? Should I consult for the same...? TIA.
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Sir I am not understanding what exactly is bow means , secondly after plaster removal it is advisable to visit a Physio for exercise priscription . If in mumbai kindly visit in the clinic to get a better information abt your condition.

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Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes and start range of motion exercises. Avoid vigrous exercise. If any problem consult physiotherapist.

Answered2020-02-09 14:41:00

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U need to consult a Physiotherapist .He/ she will evaluate you and will let you know the appropriate treatment .pls consult a therapist before it's too late .

Answered2020-02-05 04:22:43

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Elevate your leg in sleeping and sitting position after that go for mild resistive exercise .... And one more thing bow of knee is not clear
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go with cold fermentation dont give to much weight on affected part

Answered2020-01-31 05:43:14

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Please  explain  the bow of leg not clear

Answered2020-01-29 07:30:31

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Avoid heat application .... Apply ice for 15 mts...& do free exercises

Answered2020-01-16 12:57:30

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Please visit nearest physiotherapist and start treatment as advised.  Apply ice for pain relief and it helps in recovery too.
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See nearest physiotherapist.

Answered2020-01-13 14:36:56

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Rehabilitation for muscle strength and regaining of Range of motion Go to physiotherapy Center

Answered2020-01-07 18:35:31

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You will need to consult a Physiotherapist who can guide you accordingly and give certain exercises which you can do independently to reduce the swelling and pain

Answered2020-01-07 02:43:07

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Plz stop hot water immediately. Instead use ice atleast 3 times a day for 10-15 mins. Do not worry about black spots as your muscles will start moving your blood circulation will improve and black/blue spots will vanish. Do maintain range of motion exercises and slowly start strengthening exercises
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Visit an experienced Physiotherapist
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Movement is the key

Answered2020-01-06 14:30:59

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Don't use hot water instead use ice pack
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visit nearest physiotherapy clinic there lots of physiotherapy treatment protocol u need
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for black spot u can consult with orthopaedic doctor

Answered2020-01-06 09:15:15

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Swelling will go away in few days. To reduce swelling keep the leg in elevated position for 15 to30 minutes  after walking. Do hot fermentation twice to reduce pain. Visit a Physiotherapist to  strengthen muscles .
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Do above for at least for a weak
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Avoid high impact activities & painful exercises.

Answered2020-01-06 09:01:26

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Hey No hot water It’s should be ice pack
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Consult Physiotherapy centre They can help you with strengthening of muscles Hence , swelling will reduce Strength will improve You will have full range of movement

Answered2020-01-05 13:22:54

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You have to apply ice pack and move leg freely
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you will consult with orthopeadician

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Visit your near by physiotherapy center
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icing 3-4 times a day for 15-20 mins

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You need to go for muscle strengthening exercises and to relieve pain and stiffness, there's a  rehabilitation protocol as such, start with isometric strengthening exercises for quadriceps and hamstrings and move on to isokinetic exercises

Answered2020-01-05 05:54:11

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Post plaster cast physiotherapy and gentle mobilization with help of physiotherapist helps. Were u given Vitamin D and Calcium during the course u had the plaster..
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plz see a physiotherapist
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icing and elevation for few hrs a day shud be of great help too

Answered2020-01-05 05:07:48

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Visit near by Physiotherapy clinic. Icing on swelling area
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consult near by qualified Physiotherapist
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icing

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Please visit nearest physiotherapy centre for ultrasonic therapy/wax therapy and exercise for 15 days. Stretching and strengthening exercises of stiff joint,
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It may takes time near about 15 - 25 days for recovery

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Apply ice pack on swelled area
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visit physiotherapy centre

Answered2020-01-05 03:41:56

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Yes whatever you are doing will definitely reduce the swelling. Exercise will improve blood circulation So continue with all exercise and walk. Do regular follow up with the doctor.
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avoid heavy exercise
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walk is must.

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Visit near by physiotherapy clinic

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Visit a physiotherapist more better a manual therapist for helping reduce stiffness, swelling will come down with that and also help improve blood circulation

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