CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Fractured Elbow http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 09 May 2026 08:44:40 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:31:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=394 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Fractured Elbow : Our user asked: &#034;Hi about...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=394&PID=446&title=fractured-elbow#446 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 394
Posted: Apr 21 2009 at 2:31pm

Our user asked: "Hi about 2 years ago i was in a car wreck doctors said i fratured my elbow and i needed surgry to place screws to hold a peice of bone. After surgy i was given directions on some physical therapy that i need to do. i gained some range of motion back but im am unable to bend it like it normally should. I have tryed adding creams and pills to take the pain away from trying to get it to bend more but nothing seems to work. Is there any other things i can do before i go back to the doctor and see if i need surgery again? Thank you"
 
Ask a PT Response: "In regards to your question of how to achieve gains with elbow range of motion (ROM) - time is key. Quite often with my patients who have limited ROM I would issue gentle static stretches either into flexion or extension. A hot pack can be applied around the elbow as well while performing the static stretch to help the tissue become more pliable. You should be experiencing a mild discomfort with stretching. It should not be painful. Perhaps it may be a good idea to participate in physical therapy again to help you ahieve more ROM and function as well. Good luck!"
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