The ligaments in the wrist joint can be sprained quite easily with a fall onto an outstretched hand, in more severe falls the bones in the forearm or wrist can fracture.. Injuries to the fingers and thumb joint ligaments typically occur as a result of sudden over stretching, one example is skiers thumb. The tendons that pass across the wrist into the hand on route to the fingers and thumbs can be subject to stress too, often through overuse and repetition. In some instances the sheath in which the tendon runs through may become inflamed, this is referred to tenosynovitis.
Occasionally pain referring down from the nerves in the neck and shoulder could mimic elbow pain.
Physiotherapy for wrist and hand pain and injuries offers numerous benefits facilitating recovery and improving overall functionality. Here are some key advantages:
Pain Management
- Pain Relief: Techniques like manual therapy, massage, acupuncture & dry needling can reduce pain and inflammation.
- Focused Shockwave Therapy: can be a great treatment for thumb arthritis, wrist tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Reduction of Swelling: Specific exercises and treatments help reduce swelling, improving movement and comfort.
Restoration of Function
- Improved Mobility: Stretching and mobilisation exercises enhance the range of motion in the wrist and hand.
- Strengthening: Targeted exercises strengthen the muscles around the injured area, supporting recovery and preventing future injuries.
Enhanced Recovery
- Accelerated Healing: Physiotherapy promotes blood circulation to the injured area, speeding up the healing process.
- Scar Tissue Management: Techniques to break down scar tissue ensure better tissue quality and flexibility.
Post Operative Recovery
- Post Operative Physiotherapy: Our physiotherapists are experts in post operative rehabilitation and can help you recover after wrist and hand surgeries such as fractures, thumb and joint replacement surgery and carpal tunnel surgery. managing you all the way from hospital discharge to a pain free and fulfilling life.
Functional Improvement
- Enhanced Coordination: Exercises improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
- Functional Training: Our Physiotherapists guide our patients through activities that mimic daily tasks, ensuring a smoother transition back to normal activities.
Book an appointment to get your wrist or hand assessed, find out how we can help you reduce your pain rehabilitate you back to full function.
