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HELPFUL TIPS ABOUT RECOVERING FROM A BREAK OR FRACTURE

Posted on 12.17.13 | 8 Comments

crutches in the parkWhen you’ve been slated with a broken bone or fracture, you might naturally feel as though it’s best if you lie around on the couch until the healing process has run its course. As beneficial as this might seem to your energy, it’s always best to follow your doctor’s orders and take the proper steps to decrease your recovery time as much as possible.

These are tips for recovering quickly and successfully from a break or a fracture:
Monitor the Body’s Caloric Intake

The first thing you should be doing once you begin the recovery process for your fracture or break is providing your body with enough energy to overcome the injury. Increase your regular caloric intake by two or three times to supplement energy for the recovery process.

Increase Your Protein Intake

Protein is a vital nutrient for bone health and growth. It’s especially great for increasing the strength of your bones, as well as their surrounding muscles. A lack of protein in the body is what puts bones at risk for breaking or fracturing, and it can make the recovery process from this type of injury much more difficult and lengthy. To increase your protein intake significantly, add more meats and dairy into your diet.

Exercise as Much as Possible

Exercising can make a huge difference in how long it takes for your body to recover from the fracture or break. Exercise is a great way to boost the circulation of blood in the veins which can speedily transport the right nutrients to your fracture or break for more hasty healing. Be sure not to over-exercise your body, however. Significant amounts of stress on the fracture or break can actually end up damaging it further.

Knock Out Your Smoking Habit

Smoking can incredibly slow down your healing process, and it also notorious for causing brittle bones and poor skeletal health. Additionally, chances of infections to the bone are generally much higher among smokers, and cigarettes are capable of preventing the healing process altogether. At least for now, try to get rid of cigarettes while your body recuperates.

Create Fall-Proof Rooms in Your Home

Lastly, promote a successful recovery process by making it as easy to get around your home as possible. For example, you might want to rearrange your furniture in a way where there are wide paths to get from Point A to B in all of your rooms. Additionally, you might want to do something about loos rugs and add extra lighting so that you have a good view of where you’re going at all times.

 

Medical Disclaimer: Be sure to check with your physician before starting a new exercise routine or if you have any health care-related questions.

Written By: Emin Andre

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About the Author:

Emin Andre is a content writer for the health industry and SC Physicians Group, Inc. Also known as Urgent 9 – Urgent Care Center, SC Physician Group is a family medicine practice and urgent care in Glendale, CA that was established to reconnect the community to high quality and accessible board certified physicians.

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  1. Caryl Anne says

    April 3, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Great advice tips! I agree that increasing your food intake and exercise can help an individual recover quicker. The body is healing and working in overtime; so it needs to be replenished with high amounts of healthier foods. Thanks for sharing!

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