Resting Injured Limbs Delays Recover

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Resting Injured Limbs Delays Recovery!
Robert Filice, M.D.

A recent issue of the Journal of Family Practice (September 2004, page 706-712) includes an article based on a literature review of studies which compared mobilization versus immobilization of injured extremities. As is commonly found, the traditional practice of medicine has not “caught up” with known study results. In this case the review of existing studies clearly showed that the common practice of resting, splinting, or casting injured limbs or joints is ill advised. Rest is part of the tragically misguided RICE treatment (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) approach to musculoskeletal injuries that has been fully discussed in “Prolo Your Pain Away”.

Specifically the study concluded that:

Early mobilization decreases pain, swelling, and stiffness in the short term without any long term cosmetic or radiologic deformity. Six and 12 month follow-ups also confirm the advantages of early mobilization, including better range of motion.
Patients usually prefer early mobilization, and return to work sooner.
Rest is an overused treatment for limb injury, and the medical profession errs too conservatively on the side of immobilization. Systematic review of all upper and lower limb injuries, including fractures, consistently found in favor of early mobilization.

This is what Prolotherapists have been saying for many years based on their direct clinical experience with patients, and favorable results from early mobilization. The moral here is once again that just because something is common practice in medicine (resting an injured limb), this does not insure that it is the best approach. Chances are, this report will not have a huge effect on the average practitioner because they think they already know what is best. Although there are also many studies documenting the adverse effects of anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of acute sprains, and chronic arthritis, I predict it will be even longer before a change in those prescribing habits ever occurs. The medical profession in this country seems wedded to the pharmaceutical industry. So my advice for readers is, don’t assume anything, ask questions, do your own research, and always seek the opinion of a knowledgeable Prolotherapist for any persistent pain from acute or chronic conditions.

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Ross Hauser, M.D. Dr. Hauser received his M.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago; completed his residency at Loyola-Hines VA-Marianjoy Hospitals in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Hauser is the Medical Director and co-founder of the physician-run, comprehensive natural medicine clinic, Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Hauser is one of the leading experts in the treatment of chronic pain and sports injuries with Prolotherapy. He, along with his wife Marion, have written seven books on the topic of Prolotherapy, a comprehensive book on the natural medicine approach to cancer, as well as a myriad of articles and newsletters for the general public. Read more Ask A QUESTION
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