Principles of Elbow Stiffness Rehabilitation
摘要
This chapter provides an overview of the current practices for the rehabilitation of elbow stiffness following trauma or surgery. With physiotherapy, patients with elbow stiffness aim to regain an elbow that is stable, functional, and free of pain. The treatment starts with the reduction in edema and pain. At the same time, other goals are to increase the range of motion and learn proper muscle tension. The therapy then goes on to restore joint proprioception and muscle endurance so that the patient is finally ready to return to work and sports activities. In addition, this chapter raises some critical issues concerning patients with concomitant nerve injuries.