Common "immobilization" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Immobilization

Immobilization is the restriction of movement to allow the injured tissues to heal. Immobilization makes use of splints, slings, POP casts and immobilizers ensuring no further damage happens to the injured site and also promotes faster healing. Immobilization is more important for an orthopedic injury to have satisfactory healing as the ligaments and bone will experience further damage when the affected area is under movement.

All immobilization Q&A

Will doing gymnastics affect the healing of inflamed shoulders?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you had inflammation at the junction of the meet-up of the tendon to muscles it takes usually 4 to 6 weeks. The doctor was right.

Answered By

Dr. Jay Indravadan Patel (PT, PhD Scholar)

What does popping sensation while bending knee after a fall indicate?

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Answered By

Dr. Jay Indravadan Patel (PT, PhD Scholar)

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