13/12/2025
“Post-Fracture Knee Stiffness: Why Physiotherapy Matters
Today’s case: A post-fracture patient presenting with severe knee stiffness, achieving only 10° of flexion due to poor adherence to rehabilitation exercises.
This case highlights a crucial point — immobilization heals bones, but only movement restores function.
Early, guided physiotherapy prevents complications like stiffness, muscle atrophy, delayed return to mobility, and long-term disability.
Rehab is not optional — it is essential
• Post-fracture stiffness
• Knee flexion limitation
• Physiotherapy importance
• Range of motion (ROM) exercises
• Complications of immobilization
• Rehabilitation adherence
• Orthopedic physiotherapy
• Functional recovery