Causes and Symptoms of Pain
Wrist, hand and finger injuries are commonly sustained during falls, sporting activities, heavy manual lifting and poor ergonomics in the workplace.
Fractures are common following falls and high impact activities and require immobilization with casting, splinting or bracing to heal properly. Physiotherapy generally begins following immobilization and expedites the return of full range of motion, strength and function.
Cartilage and ligament tears are also common around the wrist and thumb following trauma and can cause ongoing pain.
Overuse injuries typically affect tendons around the wrist and can be due to poor technique during functional tasks, overload due to excessive training volume and inadequate recovery.
Physiotherapy for these injuries involves strengthening and stretching the tendons and muscles, advice on self-management techniques, soft tissue releases of the forearm and hand muscles, and dry needling.
Useful Information
Physiotherapy treatment for these injuries involves:
- strengthening ,
- stretching the tendons and muscles,
- dry needling.
How can we help?
If you are unable to travel to one of our practices due to lack of mobility or pain, we are available to come to your place and carry out physiotherapy treatment.
Pricing - Discounts are available for Pensioner and Senior Card holders.
