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Physiotherapy for Elbow Surgery
Elbow surgery may be done to treat; a long standing injury which will not resolve, an acute trauma or as a degenerative wear and tear injury. Elbow surgery is a common operation and some of the most common procedures can include the following:
- Joint manipulation into correct position
- Elbow replacement
- Medial and lateral epicondylitis treatment
- Removal of loose bodies
Elbow surgery can be debilitating to begin with as movement will be restricted and pain will be increased. Elbow surgery is done to promote pain free normal function at the joint. Physiotherapy post elbow surgery can help to improve the recovery time and optimise healing. Some of the physiotherapy treatments available post elbow surgery are:
- Range of movement exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Stretching exercises
- Pain management
- Electrotherapy
- Ice therapy
Physiotherapy can help to promote a speedy recovery, optimise healing, improve function and decrease pain post elbow surgery. Upon a comprehensive assessment the Physiotherapist will develop a rehabilitation programme with the patient post elbow surgery which is goal lead. This will involve a combination of the above treatments and will require the patient to participate in a home exercise programme in between appointments.
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