Fractures refer to a disruption in the continuity of a bone, and have many causes. Fractures are commonly caused by traumatic damage to the bone, such as during a fall, contact sporting event, physical accident, or collision with an object. Globally, fractures remain a major contributor to injury burden, with incident and prevalent cases rising across populations (Yan et al., 2025). One in three people will experience a fracture of some nature over the course of their lives, with patterns varying by age, sex, and mechanism of injury (Bradley & Harrison, 2004), and appropriate management and rehabilitation are essential elements of fracture care.
Fractures have many presentations, depending on the nature of the injury and the bone that is affected. Fractures are typically referred to as "broken bones" and are readily associated with things like plaster casts, crutches, and walking sticks. Sometimes, fractures may be so minor that a person may walk around, engage with their life, and continue working all while undergoing management for a fracture. Otherwise, they may be so severe as to require surgical treatment as well as activity modification, followed by proper rehabilitation. The severity of a fracture is one of the strongest predictors of long‑term functional outcomes (Bergh et al., 2020).
dislocation, or other forms of structural compromise. Because of this complexity, rehabilitation following a fracture must be tailored to the specific bone injured, the nature of the trauma, and the management plan prescribed by the treating consultant or surgeon. Rehabilitation is not a generic process; it is a targeted, evidence‑driven intervention that adapts to the biology of the bone and the demands of the patient’s life. Effective rehabilitation is one of the most powerful determinants of recovery after fracture.
Management of Fractures depends on the cause of the pain, how it feels and changes over the day, what makes it better or worse, and the length of time you have been experiencing the pain. Your first assessment will explore all of these aspects, laying the groundwork for reducing pain and improving comfort. From there, your treatment plan will be personalised to target the root cause, with a focus on easing pain, restoring free movement, and building strategies to reduce the chance of future flare-ups.
At Atlas Physio, we guide you with practical education, structured care, and ongoing support both in the clinic and at home. To make treatment accessible, we’re open seven days a week with evening appointments available, we offer bulk billing for eligible clients, and there are no gap fees for WorkCover or TAC clients. Get in touch today to take the first step toward moving with ease and confidence, supported by care that is consistent, straightforward, and designed to deliver lasting results.
REFERENCES
Bergh, C., Wennergren, D., Möller, M., & Brisby, H. (2020). Fracture incidence in adults in relation to age and gender: A study of 27,169 fractures in the Swedish Fracture Register in a well-defined catchment area. PloS one, 15(12), e0244291.
Bradley, C., & Harrison, J. (2004). Descriptive epidemiology of traumatic fractures in Australia. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Retrieved 13th December 2025 from https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/ca8d7755-caf2-4917-814a-10125aea6f81/injcat57.pdf
Yan, J., Li, F., Zhou, J., Ding, Y., Qin, Q., & Jin, C. (2025). The global burden of fractures and its underlying etiologies: results from and further analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Archives of osteoporosis, 20(1), 111.