Lifting after fracture

cvandenbraak

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.

Kestrelwings

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.