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Fracture Rehabilitation
(Post-Cast, e.g., Spine-Adjacent Areas)

Fracture rehab (post-cast, spine-adjacent, e.g., ribs, pelvis) addresses stiffness, weakness after immobilization, common in trauma patients. Symptoms: limited ROM, pain. Untreated, risks poor function.

Home Exercise Protocol

  • Week 1-2:

  • Seated Pelvic Tilt (2 sets, 12 reps): Press lower back into chair, hold 5 sec.

  • Seated March (2 sets, 12 reps): Lift knees alternately, sit tall.

  • NovaWell Hack: “Recovery Glide” (2 sets, 10 reps): Rotate torso 5°, hold 3 sec.
     

  • Week 3-4:

  • Band Row (2 sets, 12 reps): Pull band to chest, sit tall.

  • Bridge (2 sets, 12 reps): Lift hips, squeeze glutes.

  • NovaWell Hack: “Fracture Pulse” (2 sets, 10 reps): Pulse hips 2 inches in bridge.

Objective: Regain ROM, strengthen trunk, improve function


Equipment: Resistance band, chair

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