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A plaster cast is a traditional way of securing a broken or dislocated limb. Unfortunately, its installation leads to muscle weakness and even atrophy.

That's why it's so important rehabilitation after removing the plaster cast. This article explains how it is performed and how long it takes to regain full fitness.

Rehabilitation after removing the plaster cast

Rehabilitation is recommended after removing each plaster cast

Rehabilitation after removing the plaster

The task physiotherapist during rehabilitation after removing the plaster is primarily to bring the limb to fitness from before the injury.

After removing the dressing, the hand is usually weakened and sore, so for the first few weeks it is impossible to carry heavy objects, for example. Neglect rehabilitation limbs can result in permanent muscle atrophy and persistent swelling.

What does limb rehabilitation look like after plaster removal?

Casters are surprised that one limb is noticeably thinner than the other.

It is the result of muscle wasting and prolonged immobilization. Immediately after removing the dressing, the limb should be spared (e.g. do not lift heavy loads or overload it) and subject it to frequent exercise.

Physiotherapist can make the limb quickly return to its previous function. 

Therapeutic methods depend on the individual case and the condition of the limb after the injury.

The rehabilitation after removing the plaster cast may include:

  • physical treatments (whirlpool massage, cryotherapy, alternating immersion of the limb in warm and cold water, magnetotherapy) - they fight the tendency to swelling and reduce joint pain,
  • kinesiotaping - the use of special tapes can help maintain the effects of therapy,
  • manual mobilization - manual therapy restores joint mobility,
  • medical massage,
  • exercises under the supervision of a physiotherapist or at home.

Regardless of the condition of the limb after removal from plaster, rehabilitation it is necessary for it to return to full efficiency.

Our physiotherapy specialists in Szczecin: 

  • Damian Stucki
    A certified osteopath, a graduate of the ESO International School of Osteopathy in England and a Physiotherapist - a graduate of the PUM in Szczecin.
  • Rafal Antczak 
    Osteopath - a graduate of the European School of Osteopathy ESO in Boxley and a certified physiotherapist and manual therapist with 10 years of experience.
  • Wojciech Horba
    A graduate of the Higher School of Education and Therapy in Szczecin and a master's degree in physotherapy - a graduate of the PUM.
  • Natalie Raj
    Master of Physiotherapy, a graduate of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin.
  • Marek Skawinski
    A graduate of the Pomeranian Medical University. In working with patients, he places great emphasis on the practical use of his knowledge.

Under physiotherapy i rehabilitation we provide the following services in the city of Szczecin: 

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