Sprain/Strain Forearm

Definition:
An injury to a ligament of the forearm 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 forearm.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the forearm
  • Loss of ROM in the forearm
  • Pain with elbow, finger or wrist movements
  • Swelling in the forearm
Causes
  • Trauma
  • Sudden forearm twisting
  • Repetitive motion
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Sprain/Strain Forearm Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
  • Wrist Extensor Stretch At Wall
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Elbow Pronation Stretch
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Full Anterior Stretch

Sprain/Strain Forearm Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Putty Gripping
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination

Sprain/Strain Forearm 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