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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...?
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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.
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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 .
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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
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Please explain the bow of leg not clear
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Avoid heat application ....
Apply ice for 15 mts...& do free exercises
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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.
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Rehabilitation for muscle strength and regaining of Range of motion
Go to physiotherapy Center
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
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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Dr. Chittimalla Saidulu (PT)
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Visit near by physiotherapy clinic
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Ms. Sarangaa Vijay Amin (PT)
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13 yrs exp
Pune
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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