When can I exercise after a broken clavicle?

Start these exercises 6 weeks after your injury and to do 4-5 times a day. When you have regained full range of movement in the stage 2 exercises without pain you can start to do these exercises without the support of your other hand. This is known as active range of movement.

What is the fastest way to heal a fractured clavicle?

The most common way to treat the fractures in the middle is with immobilization with either a sling or a special bandage called a figure-of-8 splint. Studies have shown that these fractures heal just as quickly and as well with a sling as with the figure-of-8 splint, so we recommend a sling in a majority of cases.

Can you lift weights with a broken collarbone?

Most people notice some improvement in pain as the fracture begins to heal. We allow movement of the shoulder as tolerated. However, weight lifting restrictions are placed until the bone has healed.

What exercises can I do after a broken clavicle bone?

Standard Rehab Exercise Program

1. Pendulum exercise: In this exercise, you bend forward at the waist and let your injured arm hang down toward the ground.
2. Grip-strength exercise: Squeeze a small ball (a racquetball works well) with gentle but even pressure several times per day.

How do you sleep with a broken clavicle?

Using extra pillows to prop yourself up when sleeping with a broken clavicle can help relieve pain. Sleeping in a more upright position may be more comfortable and allow for a better rest. You may also find it more comfortable to use pillows to prop up the arm on the side of your body with the fracture.

How do you do a hollow hold exercise?

To perform the hollow hold, lie on your back and extend your arms overhead. Straighten your legs with your feet together and toes pointed. From there, tighten your core by drawing your ribs toward your pelvis and flexing your abdominal region.

What activities can I do with a broken collarbone?

You can move and use the arm and shoulder without pain. In general, people can go back to noncontact sports (such as running or swimming) in about 6 weeks and contact sports (such as football, lacrosse, and hockey) in 8–12 weeks.

How do you exercise your collar bones?

Shrug your shoulders Wanting to make those collarbone pop in your strapless dresses? Here you go: Holding your shoulders stiff, pull both shoulders up and stay in that position for a good 10 seconds and then push down as you relax them back to their normal position. Repeat this exercise at least 20 times.

Is shrugs a good exercise?

Shrugs can be a very good exercise for developing strength in your shoulders and trapezius muscles (muscles of your upper back), and can be a safe exercise when performed correctly.

What should I avoid doing with a broken clavicle?

For eight weeks after the break, according to the American College of Sports Medicine, you should avoid high-intensity aerobic exercise that places significant pressure on the collarbone. This includes racket sports like tennis, squash and ping pong.

How to work out with a broken clavicle?

Exercising with a Broken Collarbone. While exercise is important for all adults,it can be especially helpful for those who have been diagnosed with a broken clavicle.

Aerobic Exercise and Resistance Training.

Activities of Daily Living.

Swelling and Pain During Exercise.

What is the healing time for a broken clavicle?

Clavicle fractures should heal completely within 12-16 weeks, but the pain usually subsides within a few weeks. Often patients are back to full activities before 12 weeks have passed, especially with younger patients. Immobilization is seldom needed beyond a few weeks and at that point, light activity and gentle motion can usually begin.

How do you fix a broken clavicle?

In more severe fractures, when the broken ends of the bones are separated by more than 1.5 cm, or the bone pieces are angulated, or when the clavicle is broken into several parts, it is often best to repair the fracture surgically. Surgery to repair a fractured clavicle is being recommended more often in order to promote proper and complete healing.