Describe the symptom picture of someone during the immobilization stage of a fracture. Describe 3.

• pain near and at injury site, as well as swelling/bruising • Antalgic posture/gait • Tissue repair and callus formation occuring. Adhesions developing around injury • Reduced circulation, edema, disuse atrophy & connective tissue contracture in tissues under cast. Possible cartilage health decrease in joints – lack of succusive action & reduced circulation. • Hypertonicity & trigger points present