Sprains and Strain of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Definition:
An injury to the metacarpophalangeal joint when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the finger
  • Swelling in the finger
  • Loss of ROM in the finger
  • Point tender on the metacarpophalangeal joint
Causes
  • Forced finger or thumb hyperextension
  • Forced finger or thumb abduction
  • Fall onto thumb
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Sprains and Strain of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Finger Flexor Stretch
  • Finger Extensor Stretch
  • Finger Self Mobilization
  • Putty Scales
  • Blocking
  • Tendon Gliding

Sprains and Strain of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Finger Extensor Strengthening Yoga
  • Finger Flexor Strengthening Yoga
  • Putty Pinching
  • Putty Gripping
  • Static Grasp
  • Putty Press

Sprains and Strain of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension