Shoulder and Arm Fractures Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Common fracture types

Collarbone fractures are frequent in cyclists and people who fall on an outstretched hand. Proximal humerus fractures (the top of the upper arm bone) are especially common in older women after a fall, often linked to osteoporosis. Humeral shaft fractures run through the middle of the arm and occasionally injure the radial nerve, causing wrist drop.

Many are treated in a sling or brace. Displaced or complex fractures may need plates, nails or, in older adults with severe proximal humerus fractures, shoulder replacement.

The stiffness problem

The shoulder joint capsule tightens remarkably quickly when the arm is held still. That's why surgeons often allow gentle movement early, sometimes within the first week or two, even when the bone is far from healed. Pendulum exercises, elbow and hand movement, and assisted shoulder motion within safe limits are typical early tasks.

Rehab through healing

Most upper limb fractures unite in six to twelve weeks. As healing progresses and your orthopedic team clears it, we move from assisted to active movement, then strengthening. The rotator cuff, deltoid and shoulder blade muscles have usually weakened and need structured rebuilding.

For older adults, rehab also looks at balance and falls prevention, because the fall that caused the fracture is often a warning sign. Fracture healing and bone health go together, so we encourage a conversation with your doctor about bone density if it hasn't happened.

Exercises often used for Shoulder and Arm Fractures

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All shoulder exercises

Frequently asked questions