How Can Physical Therapy Help?
Physical aims to reduce pain and improve function through:
- Manual therapy to:
- Reduce swelling
- Improve tissue healing
- Improve joint mobility
- Functional training
- Alignment/posture
- Neuromuscular and motor control training
- Wrist and hand splinting, bracing or taping for external support
- Enhance recovery and ensure safe return to sport
Tips for Home
- Apply RICE for swelling: rest, ice, compression, elevation
- Supportive night splints to ensure neutral position and improve tissue healing overnight
- Lifestyle modifications to reduce aggravating activities
- Proper diet and nutrition for healthy tissue healing