Table 4. The week-wise protocol for right side fractured lower limb.
Week | Rehabilitation (Fracture limb) |
Week 0-2 | No movement in the hip before two weeks, Positioning the leg by keeping the pillow in between leg to prevent bed sores, passive ankle toe movements with 10 repetitions, three sets |
Week 2-3 | Small range passive movements in hip and knee to fracture limb are started, assisted straight leg raise upto 15-25 ° with 10 repetitions, knee swinging while sitting on edge of the bed for 5-10 minutes |
Week 4-8 | Passive Hip flexion up to 90 ° |
Week 8 - above | Increase in passive range of motion exercise repetitions and intensity, passive weight bearing |