Rehabilitation of Tibial shaft Fracture in Post Polio Patient with Limb Length Discrepancy

Abstract

Aim: This thesis involves a case study on physiotherapeutic approach to a 23 year old male with closed tibial shaft fracture, 5 months after incident. This case study was conducted in the month of June of 2015 at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy. Materials used during this study included Paraffin Wax Bath, hot water fomentation pads, treatment table, measurement tape, neurological hammer, goniometer, various sized pillows, and balance boards of different shape, Parallel bar, weight cuffs, Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Machine. Methods: The therapy started with initial kinesiological examination along with the therapeutic methods. To enhance the effects of the therapy, the patient has been in addition required to perform home therapies as instructed during the sessions. Results: The therapies used have shown to be very successful concerning the patients diagnosis.

Authors and Affiliations

Priyanka Chugh, Savita Tamaria, Jyoti Dahiya

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Priyanka Chugh, Savita Tamaria, Jyoti Dahiya (2015). Rehabilitation of Tibial shaft Fracture in Post Polio Patient with Limb Length Discrepancy. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Reserach, 3(5), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-31505