Hi, I recently damaged some ligaments in my arm. My forearm has healed but I still cannot staighten my arm. any advice?
2007-03-08 00:26:49 · 6 answers · asked by ashliski 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
use the other arm to write, then it may make sense
2007-03-08 00:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to keep exercising the arm to get the ligaments to stretch. Do them slowly so you don't re-injure the arm.
2007-03-08 08:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by rustybones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need physiotherapy. When I broke my wrist I went to about 6 appointments where they prescribed me different strengthening excercises from stretching a large elastic band to flattening my hand on the table. Contact your GP and have them refer you to a local physio.
2007-03-08 08:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to add, if you are in the States, it is called Physical Therapy here. And, in your case it sounds like a good idea!
Go to APTA.org, click on "find a PT", and search your home area.
2007-03-09 01:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Jason W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would seek the advise of a physiotherapist.
They will give manipulation to it and provide you with a set of stretches and exercises to regain your lost mobility
2007-03-08 08:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by FBiL 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go back to your Doctor
2007-03-08 08:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋