An evaluation of wrist and forearm movement during purposeful activities and range of movement exercises after surgical repair of a distal radius fracture: A randomized crossover study

Following a distal radius fracture, surgical repair is commonly performed to restore stability and anatomical alignment to the bone.1,2 During the early weeks of recovery many people experience wrist stiffness, sensorimotor impairments, and functional loss, and these sequelae can persist for months after surgery.2-5 To restore movement and functional use of the affected wrist, mobilisation is generally recommended within two weeks of surgery.6,7 The predominant component of early mobilisation regimes is active range of movement (ROM) exercises.

Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 8, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Julie M. Collis, Elizabeth C. Mayland, Valerie Wright-St Clair, Usman Rashid, Nicola Kayes, Nada Signal Source Type: research