After an injury is it better to rest or to stay active?
A. Early mobilisation, within the limits of pain, after injury helps patients return to work earlier; decreases pain, swelling and stiffness; and it helps avoid joints stiffening up. Physiotherapists play a vital role in helping people overcome injury and regaining normal function as quickly as possible. If you injure yourself, apply first aid and have your physiotherapist or family doctor assess you as soon as possible. Commence physiotherapy straight away for best results.
