Lifting after fracture
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cvandenbraak
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I had a radial head fracture (i.e. elbow) casted and now completed occupational therapy. Even though arm is now completely straight and I can do everything as before except for fitness area. I am still finding inability to bear a lot of weight on arm (for pushups, even female style) and other free weight exercises. Anyone else have this happen? What was recovery period to really return to normal? Thanks.
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Depends a lot on the individual. Much of the strength loss will be the deconditioning of the supporting muscles around the joint too. You should find a lot of the strength is returning over the next 6-8 weeks, with most of it returned at about 12 weeks.0
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