Sprain/Strain finger

Definition:
An injury to a ligament of the finger 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 to muscle or tendon of the finger.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the finger
  • Stiffness in the finger
  • Loss of ROM in the finger
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
Causes
  • Backward bending of the finger
  • Sideways force
  • Forceful or awkward punch
  • Repetitive strain associated with overuse
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
Sprain/Strain finger Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Finger Flexor Stretch
  • Finger Extensor Stretch
  • Finger Self Mobilization
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization Finger
  • Ice Massage Finger
  • Tendon Gliding
  • Blocking

Sprain/Strain finger Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Putty Scales
  • Putty Gripping
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Static Grasp
  • Putty Press

Sprain/Strain finger 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