Réhabital
Fracture Rehabilitation in Côte Saint-Luc
When the cast or splint comes off, the bone has healed, but the work isn't done: the joint is stiff, the muscles have weakened, balance feels less sure and confidence isn't what it was. At Réhabital in Côte Saint-Luc, on the Island of Montréal, Colin Teghen Tamuton, physiotherapist and OPPQ member, helps you regain mobility, strength and independence after a fracture of the wrist, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hip or ribs, within the instructions given by your doctor or orthopaedic surgeon.
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A fracture heals in stages. The bone first forms a soft callus, then remodels over weeks or even months. During immobilization the joint capsule tightens, tendons lose their glide, muscles waste and the brain partly 'forgets' how to control the limb. That is why so many people are surprised, once the cast is removed, that they can no longer turn their hand, climb stairs normally or lift their arm. Rehabilitation usually starts once the doctor allows movement, depending on the type of fracture, how stable it is and whether hardware (plate, screws, nail) was used. The fractures we see most often are wrist fractures (distal radius) after a fall on the hand, ankle fractures (malleoli), upper-arm fractures in older adults, elbow fractures, rib fractures and rehabilitation after surgically repaired hip fractures. Each case has its own timeline; we never replace the orthopaedic surgeon's advice, we work within the limits they set.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Fall on an outstretched hand
The typical cause of a wrist fracture, especially on winter ice, and common in adults over 50.
Severe ankle twist
A violent twist can break one or more malleoli, sometimes with ligament damage as well.
Falls in older adults
Hip, shoulder or wrist fractures, often made more likely by lower bone density.
Sport and accidents
Direct blows, falls from a bike or on skis, impacts in contact sports.
Stress fractures
Repeated micro-trauma, for example in the foot or shin of runners, requiring a very gradual return.
Our Treatment Approach
The first visit starts with a full assessment: fracture history, medical instructions, range of motion, strength, swelling, walking and balance. We then build a phased plan. In the mobility phase we use gentle joint mobilizations, active-assisted exercises and work on the scar and swelling. In the strengthening phase we gradually add load, functional exercises (gripping, carrying, getting up, stairs) and balance work. In the return-to-activity phase we prepare the specific task you need: work, sport, driving or simply walking safely outdoors. Where helpful, osteopathy with Shahram Ghasemi, MD (Iran), DOMP, can address compensations in the back or pelvis, and massage therapy can relax muscles that over-worked during immobilization.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Plan about 60 minutes for the first visit. Bring your X-ray report or your surgeon's instructions if you have them. You will leave with a simple home exercise program. Sessions are usually once or twice a week at first, then spaced out as you become independent. The most visible progress often happens in the first four to eight weeks, but full return of strength can take several months depending on the fracture and your age.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Do your exercises every day, in short sessions rather than one long one
- Elevate the limb at the end of the day if swelling returns
- Respect the weight-bearing your doctor has allowed
- Walk in a safe environment with good shoes
- Get enough protein, calcium and vitamin D, as advised by your doctor
- Return to sport gradually, never all at once
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
Most people regain very good function after a well-healed fracture and consistent rehabilitation. Some mild residual stiffness is possible, especially at the wrist and elbow. The sooner rehabilitation starts, once allowed, the better the results tend to be.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Book as soon as your doctor allows movement, or if you are still stiff, weak or worried a few weeks after the cast comes off. See a doctor or go to emergency first if pain is sharply increasing, or if you notice deformity, fever, a red and hot scar, a swollen painful calf, numbness, or fingers or toes changing colour.
Why Réhabital Clinic
An OPPQ physiotherapist, an osteopath and massage therapists under one roof; ground-floor access in Cavendish Mall with no stairs and free parking, which matters when you're on crutches or in a cast; private-insurance receipts. The 10% first-visit discount does not apply to physiotherapy. SAAQ and CNESST files are not accepted.
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D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5
Phone
(438) 842-3550Hours
Mon–Fri: 10AM–8PM
Sun: 10AM–4PM
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