Home Care:

Home care continues the care that the health care provider prescribes. For example, physical therapy exercises must be continued at home.

Call your health care provider if:

Call your health care provider if:

• A contracture seems to be developing.
• You notice a decreased ability to move a joint.

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

Your health care provider will perform a physical examination and ask questions about your tightness or limited movement, such as:

• When did it start?
• How would you describe it? Where is it located? How bad is it?
• How much movement is there?
• What other symptoms are also present?

Depending on the cause and type of contracture, diagnostic testing (such as an x-ray) may be necessary.

Physical therapy, orthopedic braces, or surgery may be helpful for some types of contractures.