Therapy Options for Hand and Wrist Injuries

Published on: December 29, 2017

Hand and wrist injuries can cause debilitating issues if the proper rehabilitation is not followed. The intricate nerves, muscles, joints and bones in these crucial appendages must be allowed to heal, while maintaining flexibility and strength. Physical therapy can promote healing after injury or surgery, specialized for the hand and wrist area. Here are some of the hand and wrist therapy options that may be used to restore movement and strength after a hand or wrist injury.

  • Keeping the fascia muscles and joints loose and flexible through the healing process can help minimize inflammation. Specialized massage performed by a hand therapist can be beneficial to reduce swelling and keep the wrist, hand and fingers flexible.
  • Strengthening exercises. Therapy and exercise to maintain and regain strength in the hand is necessary. There are exercises that can be performed in a clinic setting, as well as at home.
  • Dexterity conditioning. Regaining dexterity is vital during recovery from a hand or wrist injury. Therapy is used to improve function and range of motion, stretching and conditioning the muscles and tendons.
  • Modalities. Techniques and specialized therapies at physical therapy clinics can be used to improve healing, including using ultrasound, electrolysis, heat, ice and iontophoresis.
  • Scar management. Massage and other techniques can help reduce scar tissue and help improve the healing process for injury and surgical incision scars.

Hand and wrist therapies can play a critical role in regaining complete function and strength after injury or surgery, as well as reduce edema and pain. If you sustain a serious hand or wrist injury, finding a comprehensive physical therapy clinic that offers specialized hand therapy is a vital component to recovery.

Posted on behalf of:
Sovereign Rehabilitation
5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #225
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 835-3340

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