injury
Fractures
Breaking a bone can be a shock — whether it’s from a fall, sports injury, accident or an underlying condition like osteoporosis. But the real journey begins after the cast comes off or the surgery is complete. That’s where physiotherapy becomes essential.
At Motion, we help people across Blackpool recover from fractures and get back to doing the things they love — with confidence, strength, and proper movement.
Common Fracture Rehab Cases We See
- Wrist and hand fractures – often from falls or sports
- Ankle and foot fractures – including stress fractures or after surgery
- Hip fractures – especially common in older adults
- Clavicle (collarbone) or shoulder fractures – after impact or falls
- Tibia/fibula or femur fractures – requiring crutches and weight-bearing rehab
- Rib or spinal fractures – requiring posture, breathing and mobility support
Why you need rehab
after a fracture
While bones typically heal in 6–12 weeks, the surrounding muscles, joints, ligaments and nerves often need much longer to fully recover. Without proper rehab, many people are left with stiffness, weakness, reduced mobility, or even long-term compensation patterns.
Common challenges after a fracture include:
- Stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Muscle weakness and atrophy (especially after casting or immobilisation)
- Balance issues or fear of re-injury
- Pain with movement or loading
- Poor gait or movement patterns
- Delayed return to sport or work
How We Can Help at Motion
At our Blackpool clinic, our expert team of Physiotherapists and Sports Therapists work closely with you throughout your recovery journey — whether you’re just out of plaster, recovering post-op, or still regaining your strength months later.
Our fracture rehab includes:
Manual
therapy
to improve joint mobility, reduce scar tissue tightness, and restore movement
Progressive loading and strength training
safely rebuilding muscle, joint stability, and bone resilience
Balance and coordination retraining
especially important for lower limb fractures
Gait
re-education
helping you walk confidently and evenly again
Return-to-sport or activity planning
guiding your safe transition back to running, lifting, or work
Education and reassurance
helping you understand healing timelines, pacing, and what to expect
Progressive loading and strength training
safely rebuilding muscle, joint stability, and bone resilience
Manual therapy
to improve joint mobility, reduce scar tissue tightness, and restore movement
Balance and coordination retraining
especially important for lower limb fractures
Gait re-education
helping you walk confidently and evenly again
Return-to-sport or activity planning
guiding your safe transition back to running, lifting, or work
Education and reassurance
helping you understand healing timelines, pacing, and what to expect
