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Wrist Pain
Wrist pain normally falls into two groups: fractures / dislocations, and overuse injuries normally affecting the tendons. The overuse injuries are often in the news, with RSI [repetitive stress injury ] often caused by the overuse, or poor postures adopted at computers, especially laptops. There were however many examples of RSI in the past with conditions such as Gamekeepers thumb.
- Post fracture stiffness and pain - This occurs due to the wrist having to be immobilised in plaster for up to six weeks. The patient is normally an elderly lady who has fallen onto her outstretched arm.
- Dislocation - This will often occur in sportsmen, especially racquet players who put their hand out to prevent a fall or when running into the court wall . This can result in a fracture of one of the small bones in the wrist or a dislocation.
- Tendonitis - It is usually a slow onset of pain in the wrist with increasing pain and disability. It is often seen in people with highly repetitive jobs working in a poor biomechanical position such as computer or checkout operators . Where possible it is important to have a workstation assessment to try to prevent reoccurrence of the condition once cured by physiotherapy.
Treatment may include:
To arrange an appointment or to speak with one of our specialists, call us on
01562 67129 / 0121 550 5778 or email:
info@worcestershirephysiotherapy.co.uk
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All our physiotherapists are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), and also registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
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