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Swelling after therapy
My uncle had Fracture his hand recently. After that Doctor advised tharapy. Now he is talking therapy regularly but after therapy he gets swelling on his hand and after hot fomentation it becomes normal. My query is that swelling after therapy is normal or not.
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Normal only don't worry, wear crepe bandage if necessary
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befor movement apply ice pack ya ultrasonic therapy for 10 minut
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Tell your doctor not to do hot formatting, use wax instead, with 5 minutes ultrasound in the palush, it will be quick relief or you can contact on my number
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Yes! Swelling is normal after exercise.
Sometimes its good sign of recovery.
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keep your hand elevated for some time by keeping pillows under hand.
ice application for 10-15 mins after exercise
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Swelling will get normal after complete movement of hand is achieved.
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Usually people get swelling after exercise therapy. If it subsides after hot water fomentation it's normal.
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Because of exercise it happens n exercise is necessary also.
Advised you to apply ice pack for 5-10 min twice or thrice depends upon your swelling
Do d same after n before will give much help in reduction of pain and swelling
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Swelling is common after therapy, apply cold packs. If the swelling still persists do visit your orthopedist doctor
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Contine with your prescribes programme but don't do it when swelling is present. Rest is recommended.
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It is common to get swelling, applying ice pack or hot pack reduces it but if its continuing fir more than 3 days then do consult with other physiotherapists, sometimes electrotherapy is not suitable and exercises need to be changed.
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Swelling may come and go for two or three days if it continues more than that, it should be checked. I understand that by Therapy you mean Physiotherapy only and I hope you're consulting a qualified BPT or MPT professional only, if so you may discuss further with the Physio.
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You may take another Physio Consultation if this problem persists for longer.
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Continue the rehabilitation as it is essential, few ups and downs are seen during rehab so can observe for some time.
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After therapy swelling day 1 okay but if it happens regularly that is not correct but I have to see the condition then i can tell you.
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online consultation is the best idea.
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exercise should go slowly and not give maximum pressure.
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Yes swelling is normal in such a case . Better try ice packs after therapy.
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Swelling post therapy is normal, hot fomentation or even ice packs works well for swelling. You can expect this type of swelling for 8 weeks. Keep a check on his medications and type of swelling.
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Rest periods in between therapy is recommended in this case.
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Mr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it is normal to get swelling for next few days after treatment
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Continue the Physiotherapy treatment until complete recovery
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Elevate the hand after the Exercises
Don’t left hanging due to the gravitational force the body fluids accumulation will happen at the injured area
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
It is common to get swelling after therapy if it there more than 2 or 3 days ask physio to change exercises,don't put more pressure to improve ROM
Apply icing 3-4 times a day for 15 mins .
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