Blog · Deborah Bateson · 10 October 2024
Aftercare
Post-fracture physiotherapy
When the clinic says “start physio” — stiffness, swelling and rebuilding trust in the limb.
Symptoms and what they can mean
A wrist or ankle that feels like it belongs to someone else. Weakness is expected. A grinding new pain is not always expected — tell me.
What we can do in clinic
We restore range, then strength, then your life — dogs, stairs, the clutch. I work to the orthopaedic timeline, not around it.
Red flags and when to see your GP
If union is in doubt, that is the fracture clinic. I will not mobilise a bone that has not been cleared.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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