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Fracture Rehabilitation

Fracture?
Recover Stronger. Move With Confidence.

Evidence-informed physiotherapy and rehabilitation after fracture and fracture surgery, focused on restoring movement, strength, balance and everyday function — delivered at home.

Rehabilitation depends on the fracture location, fixation, bone healing, weight-bearing status, surgical precautions, symptoms and individual functional goals.
Physiotherapy fracture rehabilitation

Healing the bone is only part of getting back to normal.

After a fracture, periods of immobilization, surgery or reduced activity can lead to stiffness, weakness, reduced balance and difficulty performing everyday activities.

Physiotherapy can help progressively restore joint mobility, muscle strength, balance, coordination, walking ability and functional independence as the fracture heals.

The rehabilitation programme is individualized according to the fracture site, treatment method, healing stage and medical or surgical restrictions.

Rehabilitation Across Different Fractures

Fracture rehabilitation varies according to the injured bone, treatment method and stage of healing.

01

Hip Fracture

Rehabilitation may focus on mobility, walking, progressive strengthening, balance and activities of daily living following medical and surgical clearance.

02

Wrist & Hand Fracture

Treatment may address stiffness, range of motion, grip strength, hand function and return to everyday upper-limb activities.

03

Shoulder & Upper-Arm Fracture

Rehabilitation can focus on restoring appropriate shoulder and arm mobility, strength and functional use after immobilization or fracture fixation.

04

Ankle & Foot Fracture

Rehabilitation may include mobility, progressive loading when permitted, strength, balance and gait retraining.

05

Knee & Leg Fracture

Treatment can address lower-limb stiffness, weakness, gait limitations, balance and progressive functional loading according to healing status.

06

Fracture After Surgery

Rehabilitation following internal fixation or other fracture surgery is progressed according to the surgical procedure, fixation and weight-bearing instructions.

Restoring Movement, Strength & Function

Rehabilitation progresses as healing allows, with treatment selected according to the individual's fracture and functional needs.

01

Pain & Swelling Management

Appropriate strategies to support comfortable movement and participation during recovery.

02

Joint Mobility

Gradual restoration of appropriate range of motion following immobilization or surgery.

03

Muscle Strength

Progressive strengthening to address weakness caused by injury, immobilization or reduced activity.

04

Balance & Coordination

Balance and movement-control training when clinically appropriate, particularly following lower-limb fractures.

05

Walking & Gait Training

Progressive gait rehabilitation and walking practice according to weight-bearing restrictions.

06

Functional Independence

Gradual return to self-care, household activities, work and other meaningful daily tasks.

Recovery Happens Step by Step

The exact timeline varies according to fracture type, healing, fixation, weight-bearing restrictions and medical clearance.

PHASE 01

Protection & Early Recovery

Protect the healing fracture while maintaining appropriate movement and preventing avoidable functional decline.

PHASE 02

Mobility Restoration

Gradual restoration of joint movement and basic functional mobility as healing permits.

PHASE 03

Strength & Balance

Progressive strengthening, balance and movement training to rebuild physical capacity.

PHASE 04

Functional Recovery

Progress toward independent walking, daily activities, work, exercise and other individual goals.

Rehabilitation Built Around Your Fracture

Each session can be adjusted according to the fracture location, treatment method, healing stage, symptoms, weight-bearing status and functional goals.

Clinical Assessment

Assessment of mobility, strength, pain, function and relevant movement limitations.

Fracture Precautions

Rehabilitation is planned around medical, surgical and weight-bearing instructions.

Mobility Exercises

Appropriate exercises to progressively restore movement after immobilization or surgery.

Strengthening

Progressive resistance exercises when appropriate for the fracture healing stage.

Gait & Balance Training

Walking, balance and functional mobility training for appropriate lower-limb fractures.

Home Exercise Programme

Individualized exercises to continue rehabilitation safely between supervised sessions.

Evidence Behind Fracture Rehabilitation

Evidence varies by fracture location and patient population. Rehabilitation should therefore be condition-specific rather than based on one universal fracture protocol.

2021
Clinical Guideline

Postoperative Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture

Clinical practice guidelines recommend a comprehensive rehabilitation approach after hip fracture surgery, including progressive resistance exercise, balance training, functional activities and appropriate mobilisation.

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2023
NICE Guideline

Early Mobilisation After Hip Fracture Surgery

NICE recommends physiotherapy assessment and, unless medically or surgically contraindicated, mobilisation on the day after hip fracture surgery, with regular physiotherapy review.

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2024
Practice Guideline

Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation

A 2024 clinical practice guideline provides evidence-informed recommendations for examination, prognosis and rehabilitation interventions following distal radius fracture.

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2020
Systematic Review

Rehabilitation Guidelines Across Adult Fractures

A systematic review of clinical practice guidelines found that fracture rehabilitation recommendations differ substantially by fracture type, with important gaps in high-quality rehabilitation evidence.

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What the evidence means: Fracture rehabilitation must be individualized. Weight-bearing, resistance exercise, range-of-motion progression and functional loading should follow the fracture's healing status and the treating orthopaedic team's instructions. Hip-fracture guidance, for example, supports early mobilisation and regular physiotherapy review when medically and surgically appropriate. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Physiotherapy During Fracture Recovery

Home rehabilitation may be considered for patients who require supervised physiotherapy during recovery, subject to appropriate medical and orthopaedic guidance.

After Fracture Surgery

Rehabilitation following fixation or other fracture procedures, with progression based on surgical restrictions and healing.

After Immobilization

Support for stiffness, weakness and reduced function following periods of casting, splinting or restricted movement.

Difficulty Walking

Progressive gait, balance and lower-limb rehabilitation when walking limitations remain after fracture recovery.

Difficulty With Daily Activities

Functional rehabilitation focused on returning to self-care, household tasks, work and other daily activities.

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Clinical Evidence & References

  1. Clinical Practice Guideline for Postoperative Rehabilitation in Older Patients With Hip Fractures. Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021.
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  2. NICE Guideline CG124 — Hip fracture: management. Updated 2023.
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  3. Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation — Clinical Practice Guideline. JOSPT, 2024.
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  4. Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for adults with fractures. 2020.
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Medical Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information about fracture rehabilitation. It does not replace assessment or advice from your surgeon, orthopaedic physician or physiotherapist. Rehabilitation should be individualized according to the fracture, treatment, healing status, weight-bearing restrictions and clinical progress.