You should discuss the suitability of these exercises with your physiotherapist prior to beginning them. A wrist sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the wrist stretch beyond their limits or tear. Diagnosis and treatment manual for physicians and therapists. Stop the activities that are causing the pain until symptoms are better. Wrap a rubber band around your hand at the base of your finger joints.
The following wrist strengthening exercises are designed to improve strength of the. The hand institute specialized rehabilitation of the. Aug 17, 2018 putty can be used to strengthen the small muscles of the wrist and hand. Acute accidents like car crashes or simply falling down can lead to sprains and broken bones in the hand and wrist. Below are general wrist rehab guidelines to follow immediately after an injury to reduce inflammation and soreness from a sprain or carpal tunnel. Hand therapy exercises hand grips finger exercises hand. Gently touch your thumb to each of your four fingertips, one at a time, making the shape of an o.
Place your forearm on a table, with your hand and affected wrist extended beyond the table, palm down. After a surgical procedure such as external fixation or internal plate fixation, a cast will not be necessary. Hold a light weight in your hand with your palm facing down. Wrist strain, sprain, tendinitis 1214 kaiser permanente. There are many options including medications, such as antiinflammatory medications like aleve naproxen sodium or advil ibuprofen for a pdf handout of recommended exercises. Rehabilitation of the wrist and hand following sports injury. Wrist exercises hand exercises for rehabilitation using putty and elastic bands as well as dumbelles. Handwristelbow therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper limb. With your hand in front of you and your wrist straight. It will teach you strengthening and stretching exercises as well as a ton of education to enhance your physical wellbeing. They can range from mild to severe, depending on how much damage there is to the ligaments. Keep the arm on your injured side straight during this exercise. Your orthopedic surgeon may decide to treat your hand, wrist or elbow discomfort nonoperatively. Powered by created by stat orthopedic rehab aug 19th, 2017 page 1 of 3.
With one hand, help to bend the opposite wrist down by pressing the back of your hand and holding it down for. With one hand, help to bend the opposite wrist down by pressing the back of your hand and holding it down for 15 to 30 seconds. A person with dequervains syndrome may have pain, tenderness, and swelling over the thumb side of the wrist, as well as difficulty gripping, wringing, or grasping. Slowly allow your wrist to bend down as you lower the weight towards the floor. Welcome to the hand institute the regions most qualified and trusted center for hand and upper extremity rehabilitation dedicated to providing individualized, handson treatment of all injuries, acute, chronic and degenerative.
Grip in both hands and pull apart to work on wrist deviation strength. Hand exercises for people with arthritis touch your fingertips bend your fingers. The hand rehabilitation center of indiana 8501 harcourt road, indianapolis, in 46260 feel free to call if you have any questions. With your other hand, gently bend your wrist farther until you feel a mild to moderate stretch in your forearm. It can be held in one hand and twisted with the other to work on wrist extension. Whether you are recovering from surgery or you have a work injury that limits the use of your hands, our hand and upper extremity rehabilitation program can help you regain your range of motion. The rehab team will likely recommend combining a variety of exercises and other techniques to help your arm recover. Wrist flexion i hold your hand in front of you with your palm down and elbow bent. These exercises are used as part of wrist, hand and finger rehabilitation and treatment. Hand and wrist pain tremendously hinder everyday life.
Generally, they should only be performed provided they do not cause or increase pain. Therapeutic exercise program for carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand and wrist rehabilitation orthopaedic care ur medicine. This is often due to the limitation of the currently available cpm devices. Next, stretch the hand back by pressing the fingers in a backward direction and holding it for 15 to 30 seconds. Hand and wrist injuries can result from a variety of disorders, including irritation of the tendons, ligament sprains and tears, joint issues such as cartilage tears and arthritis. Exercises may help reduce the pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. Selfrange of motion exercises for the arm and hand page 8 7. Pull back so your fingers point down as you straighten your arm. Hold a can or hammer handle in your hand with your palm facing up.
Wrist fracture advice following removal of your cast. Putty can be used to strengthen the small muscles of the wrist and hand. Hold your hand out in front of you, with your wrist straight. The following hand strengthening exercises are designed to improve strength of the muscles of the wrist and hand.
Rest your hand on a table and turn it so that your palm faces up towards the ceiling. Then turn back again so your palm is facing downwards. Next, stretch the hand back by pressing the fingers in a backward direction. Here are a few of the most common injuries and conditions that can cause wrist pain. Request pdf proprioception after hand and wrist injury, surgery, and rehabilitation several conditions may impair the proprioception and sensorimotor function of hand and wrist. It will teach you strengthening and stretching exercises as well as a ton of. Cts is a narrowing of the carpal tunnel through which nerves pass through to your.
Wrist stability and strengthening exercises wrist stability and strengthening exercises. Department of rehabilitation medicine newyorkpresbyterian. Therapy basics for the hand and wrist getting a good result from surgery has a lot to do with the therapy that comes after surgery. Hand and wrist rehabilitation houston hand surgeon. Wrist extension exercises are rarely used in weight training programmes, although it is a great exercise for rehabilitation of injuries such as tennis elbow and sprainsfractures of the wrist. Hand rehabilitation specialists is a therapistowned private practice that specializes in the rehabilitation of all types of injuries and conditions of the hand, arm, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Mechanical problems in the wrist joint, work stress, repeated use of vibrating hand tools could. Slowly bend your wrist towards you, then away from you. Hearon wrist hand protocols this subsection of our website contains rehabilitation programs or protocols designed for patients recovering from wrist or hand surgery. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about which exercises will best help you meet your rehabilitation goals. Our staff of six highlyskilled occupational and physical therapists has more than 100 years of combined experience and includes four certified hand. This is useful after injuries such as a fracture to any of the small bones in the hand or a wrist, thumb or finger sprain.
Gently move your wrist from side to side a handshake motion. Wrist stability and strengthening exercises chelsea and. Forwards and backwards stretch interlock your fingers, or clasp your hands together. Place your hand on your lap or supported on a table. Rock forwards, keeping your elbows straight and feeling a stretch in your wrist. This occurs when the wrist is bent or twisted forcefully, such as caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. Slowly lower the weight and return to the starting position. Your home program wrist phase i home exercise program total 9. Repeat steps 1 through 4 of the stretch above, but begin with your extended hand palm down. Bend your wrist to move your hand upward and allow your hand to close into a fist, then lower your hand and allow your fingers to relax. However, it is more suitable for people in the later rehab stage.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. Gradually increase the weight of the can or weight you are holding. Hand and wrist department of rehabilitation services. Gently move your thumb away from your fingers as far as you can. These disorders can be a result of trauma, overuse and wear and tear, and a variety of other mechanisms. After about 3 to 6 months, most patients can resume heavier wrist or arm activity and sports. How hard you work at therapy after surgery is as important as what the surgeon did during surgery. Click on your rehabilitation protocol to download a pdf file containing specific exercises and instructions for each phase of your recovery. Tips to speed up healing of an injured wrist stack.
Slowly bend your wrist, bringing the back of your hand up towards the ceiling as far as you can without increased pain. Sep 18, 2017 wrist exercises hand exercises for rehabilitation using putty and elastic bands as well as dumbelles. Massaging your wrist hand you may find it helpful and comforting to massage your wrist and or hand. Handwrist rehabilitation pearls sonja kranz otrl, cht 2011 mfmer slide1 26th annual mayo clinic symposium on sports medicine november 1112, 2016. You can do this exercise two to three times a week, but rest your hands for 48 hours in between sessions. Press the back of the hand on your injured side with your other hand to help bend your wrist. Wrist widget is a simple wrist strapping brace which is designed for tfcc injury.