Prevention (after surgery or trauma)

The specialist can provide the following methods to prevent a fractured elbow

• Avoid hard hits on the shoulder, hand or elbow.
• To avoid falling, your specialist can provide balancing exercises to lower the risk of falling.
• Take loose rugs and things off the floor.
• Keep pets away from your feet.
• Avoid walking on ice.
• Pay attention to 'wet floor' signs.
• Wear non-slip boots or shoes under winter conditions.
• Avoid walking in a dark hall or corridor.
• Apply simple balancing techniques.
• Use protecting equipment when exercising, such as wrist or elbow protectors. We at Podobrace have 4 different types of them. We have, for instance, the McDavid 6500 HexPad Power Shooter Arm Sleeve - Ellbow Protector and the McDavid compression Arm Sleeve
• Learn safe falling techniques for during sports.
• Always warm up and cool down before and after strenuous physical activity.