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Hand and wrist pain often gets better with things you can do at home. However, you’ll need to visit your GP surgery if: • your pain isn’t getting better after treatment at home for two weeks • the pain is getting worse • the pain keeps returning • the pain is stopping you from doing your everyday activities
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and the hand and wrist joints are among the most commonly afected. A joint is a part of the body where two or more bones meet. The ends of the bones are covered in a smooth and slippery surface, known as cartilage.
This leaflet is designed to give you an understanding of wrist pain, the treatment that may be beneficial and some advice on what you can do to help yourself. If your symptoms persist you should seek advice from your GP or Occupational Health Service. Introduction. Most wrist pain has a very simple cause and can settle with time.
Hand Therapy Patient Information. The exercises on this sheet are designed to keep your joints supple, help the structures glide freely and strengthen your wrist. Range of Movement Exercises. Aim to complete 10-20 repetitions, every 1-2 hours. These exercises aim to improve the movement in your wrist.
Some of the traditional treatment methods used for wrist pain and hand pain include anti-inflammatory medications, ice or heat, ultrasound (US), acupuncture, wrist splints, stretching and strengthening exercises, and when all else fails, surgery.
How can an understanding of wrist motion lead to better treatment and rehab? Why is it important to understand carpal motion? • Understand effect of injury on motion. Surgical planning . • Surgical approach selected based on motion. Early rehab. • Minimize motion at repaired/injured structures. Late rehab. • Maximize path of motion.
find that they do not have the same levels of pain and dysfunction in their hands. Many people report pain and stiffness, which can lead to weakness affecting the function of that part of your body.
