Sprain/Strain Hand

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

Symptoms
  • Pain in the hand
  • Loss of ROM in the hand
  • Swelling in the hand
  • Tenderness with palpation
  • Bruising
  • Stiffness in the hand
Causes
  • Accident or traumatic impact, such as a fall or direct and forceful contact
  • Repetitive gripping or hand use
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Sprain/Strain Hand Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Ice Massage Hand Wrist
  • Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
  • Wrist Extensor Stretch At Wall
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization Wrist And Hand

Sprain/Strain Hand Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Sprain/Strain Hand 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