Cautious Rehabilitation Pays Off
Updated on January 22, 2021 by jack
When the body has suffered trauma, whether it is from an accident or disease, it takes time and patience to recover. The rehabilitation process is often long and drawn out. During inactivity, muscles, joints and tendons weaken. Due to this inactivity, it takes, on the average, three times longer to heal. Let’s say you broke your arm and it was in a cast for 3 weeks. It will take approximately 9 weeks to regain full strength and range of motion, due to immobility. Setting goals during the rehabilitation process is good; just make sure they are realistic. Being hospitalized… Read More
