Question

The nurse provides care for a client who sustained a fractured right femur. the client has a cast applied. which type of exercise does the nurse assist the client to perform?

Answer 1

Just after the injury (and/or surgery) of the femur it is important to do the exercises that will help to restore normal movement in the leg and hip (muscle strength is often lost in the injured area). Weightbearing is one of the main recommendations for the patients in order to achieve strength, power, and agility again.  Using stretchy bands, weighted pulleys, cardio machines, and weight machines are often part of the recovery exercises.