Alexis has been in a cast for 4 weeks due to a fracture. Her Dr. ordered physical therapy after the cast was removed. Why would the Dr. order therapy? Physical therapy will treat .....

MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY

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Alexis has been in a cast for 4 weeks due to a fracture. Her Dr. ordered physical therapy after the cast was removed. Why would the Dr. order therapy? Physical therapy will treat ____

A	Muscle atrophy
B	Muscle hypertrophy
C	Poor posture
D	Sarcoplasm

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -When should you start Physiotherapy after a fracture? Physiotherapy is often recommended by doctors to accelerate the healing process once bone is aligned. Physiotherapy manipulation, electrotherapy, joint mobilization techniques and exercises will aid strengthening the bone and the surrounding tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Immediately after cast removal. Dizziness and/or nausea can happen after cast removal. Joint stiffness. It is not unusual for joints to be a bit stiff immediately after plaster removal. Swelling. Physiotherapy. Don’t scratch. Moisturise often. Keep it clean.

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