When should a person start physical therapy and mobilize his elbow after elbow dislocation/fracture ?

Question

I dislocated my elbow and had a cast on for 3 weeks, then I placed a dynamic brace which needs to be on for another 3 weeks. When should I start training and mobilizing my arm.

Answer 1

6-8 weeks

Answer 2

When your doctor tells you to...LOL.. personaly I would of started fixing it minutes after it happened.

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Answer 3

When your doc and physical therapist say you should!

Working that arm too soon or too late can be equally damaging to its future strength and mobility.  Let the pros tell you when it's okay!

Answer 4

I am amazed at the amount of people who ask these questions of complete strangers. Why don't you ask your doctor when to start physical therapy?