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What did you not know about injury prevention and back pain? — Expert advice from the Capital's National Center for Child Rehabilitation
23 September 2025
What did you not know about injury prevention and back pain? — Expert advice from the Capital's National Center for Child Rehabilitation
What did you not know about injury prevention and back pain? — Expert advice from the Capital's National Center for Child Rehabilitation
What did you not know about injury prevention and back pain? — Expert advice from the Capital's National Center for Child Rehabilitation
What did you not know about injury prevention and back pain? — Expert advice from the Capital's National Center for Child Rehabilitation
What did you not know about injury prevention and back pain? — Expert advice from the Capital's National Center for Child Rehabilitation
What did you not know about injury prevention and back pain? — Expert advice from the Capital's National Center for Child Rehabilitation

Recommendations of a rehabilitologist for recovery from injuries, bruises and falls

Recovery from injury requires not only time, but also the right approach. The rehabilitologist draws attention to the fact that the more competently the rehabilitation period is organized, the higher the chance of full recovery and reducing the risk of complications.

  1. Peace in the early days
    At the very beginning, especially in the first 1-3 days after the injury, it is important to provide the damaged area with rest. This reduces the strain on the tissues and gives the body the opportunity to begin the recovery process. If necessary, fixation, elastic bandages or orthoses are used.

  2. Cold is an assistant in the first 48 hours
    To reduce pain and swelling, it is recommended to apply cold compresses for 15-20 minutes at intervals. The rehabilitologist warns: ice should not be applied directly to the skin — always through a cloth or towel.

  3. Pain and swelling management
    Painkillers can be used on the recommendation of a doctor. To reduce swelling, it is useful to lift the limb and avoid putting stress on it during the first days.

  4. Smooth transition to movement
    As soon as the pain subsides, it is important to start moving a little. The rehabilitologist advises starting with gentle, pain-free movements to regain mobility and avoid stiffness.

  5. Physical therapy
    The exercises are selected individually and performed gradually. The main task is to restore strength, flexibility and coordination. The main rule is regularity and gradualness, without sudden loads.

  6. Physiotherapy procedures
    According to the indications, procedures can be used to accelerate recovery: ultrasound, magnetic therapy, laser, electrical stimulation and other methods. The rehabilitologist determines the optimal program individually.

  7. Massage and gentle manual correction
    After an acute period, therapeutic massage helps well — it improves blood circulation, relieves muscle tension and accelerates recovery. In some cases, gentle manual therapy techniques are used.

  8. Restoring confidence in the movement
    After falls or serious bruises, many people have a fear of re-injury. Working with a psychologist, breathing techniques and a gradual return to habitual activity help to cope with anxiety.

  9. Prevention of repeated injuries
    The rehabilitologist recommends strengthening the muscular corset, training balance and coordination — this is especially important for the elderly. It is also important to learn safe movement techniques in everyday life and during physical activity.

  10. Monitoring and adjustment of the recovery plan
    It is important to monitor progress regularly throughout the rehabilitation period. If necessary, the specialist adjusts the program and selects new stages of recovery depending on the patient's condition.

*The video was shot at the National Center for Child Rehabilitation in ASTANA, Republic of Kazakhstan

National Center for Child Rehabilitation

Astana city, 36 Turan Avenue