Upper-extremity fracture program

Wrist and elbow rehabilitation for practical arm and hand use.

After a wrist or elbow fracture, surgery or immobilization can leave the arm stiff, weak, or difficult to use. Therapy follows medical precautions while working on the movement, grip, coordination, and everyday tasks identified in your evaluation.

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Hand rehabilitation workstation used for upper-extremity therapy at RehabCenter
Clinical fit

When this program may help

The treatment plan depends on the fracture, surgery or immobilization history, healing status, precautions, symptoms, and medical clearance.

After wrist fracture

Therapy for wrist and forearm motion, grip, hand use, and daily activities after clearance.

After elbow fracture

Therapy for protected elbow and forearm motion, strength, reaching, and arm use.

After surgery or immobilization

Progression based on healing, precautions, stiffness, swelling, and current function.

Individual plan

Restore useful upper-limb function

Goals are tied to the tasks you need to perform and remain within the surgeon’s or physician’s restrictions.

Motion

Work on wrist, elbow, and forearm movement within healing limits.

Grip and hand use

Practice grasp, release, dexterity, and coordinated use of the hand.

Strength

Progress arm and hand strength when cleared and clinically appropriate.

Daily tasks

Practice dressing, grooming, meal tasks, work, or hobbies relevant to you.

Program technology

Technology that may support your plan

The reference sheet for this program includes the systems below. Your evaluation determines which tools, if any, are appropriate for you; this list is not a fixed protocol.

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ZEPU Occupational Therapy Table

A modular workstation for arm and hand movement, coordination, dexterity, and functional task practice.

First visit

Bring your fracture and surgery information

The first visit reviews the injury, procedure or immobilization, precautions, pain and swelling, movement, hand use, and daily limitations.

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  1. 01

    Confirm healing guidance

    Bring the referral, imaging or reports, surgical instructions, and splint or brace.

  2. 02

    Assess arm and hand function

    We review motion, swelling, symptoms, grip, coordination, and functional use.

  3. 03

    Build a task-based plan

    Therapy priorities reflect medical restrictions and the activities you need to recover.

Practical information

Wrist and elbow rehabilitation questions

Can therapy begin while I still use a brace or splint?

Sometimes, but only within the physician’s restrictions. Bring the device and written instructions to the evaluation.

Will therapy address hand function after a wrist fracture?

It may address grip, dexterity, coordination, swelling, and practical hand use when medically appropriate.

What should I bring?

Bring the referral, imaging or operative reports, precautions, and any brace or splint you currently use.

Your next step

Ready to talk with the team?

Tell us the diagnosis, what has changed, and what matters most right now. We will help coordinate the appropriate first appointment.

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