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Recovery after physio session
I just had a physio session done for tendon related injury on my elbow..I had heat and electric therapy..I injured my elbow overdoing triceps exercise in gym couple of years back..While my pain is managed after the sessions, doc wasnt elaborate about further rehab and precautions..pls guide me rehab processes..should i use brace,what kind of exercise should i do, should i lift weights..
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Continue with physiotherapist for further Session and rehabilitation untill you elbow and arm recovers to normal. Follow the advice and precautions as advised by the physiotherapist.
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don't delay.
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Do stretching exercise or strength exercise avoid heavy weight exercise
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If pain has gone totally you don't need to go for more sessions
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Follow the precautions advised to you
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Do proper stretching and warm before going for any strenuous activities with arm
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If your pain is totally subsided then No need of Physio if not then contd with physio session
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Continue exs which your physio had told to do and once you feel better u can start gym
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Avoid Lifting weights, Continue with Hot/Cold fermentation
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Continue Physiotherapy session ultrasonic therapy and IFT therapy
Don't take heat therapy
Start strengthen exercises under Physiotherapist..
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consult near by qualified Physiotherapist
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stop heat therapy
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Continue with physio sessions for more around 5 days. No need to wear any brace.. Avoid lifting weights for few days. Instead you can use therabands to keep your muscles strengthened. That way, muscle tone is maintained.
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Hot packs in painful area can be taken at home.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
First of all do as per your doctor suggest you he knows what is good for you. He has recover you. So consult first for further rehab program continue properly.
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don't stop treatment in between stretches and strengthening exercises will be beneficial for you.
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please complete all treatment from same doctor. to see good results.
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