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Wrist fractures will either be treated range of motion of the wrist joint. regain strength and function in hands
No Bones About It with surgery, using pins to hold Movement of the wrist is complex and or fingers.
Physio Talk! the bones in place, or conservative occurs in many directions: it moves up • Don’t forget the fingers: Due to
management (splinted/casted). and down, as well as side to side, and the positioning in the splint/cast and the
Sometimes traction or “pulling” is palm up (carrying a bowl of soup), to lack of movement, the fingers can swell
needed in order to re-align the bones palm down (emptying a glass of water). and become stiff. It is important to
Kristen MacDonell,
prior to casting. Typically, the hand • Strengthening Exercises: Once ensure full range of motion is returned
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will be immobilized (kept in one range of motion has returned, it is to each joint in the fingers as well.
position) for 6-8 weeks while the bones important to begin strengthening the • Pain/Swelling: Even after the
Kristen MacDonell is a local registered heal. The muscles and joints around muscles in the forearm, hand, and cast or splint is removed, pain and
Physiotherapist and Owner of your wrist and fingers may feel stiff fingers. swelling may persist for a while. A
MacDonell Family Physiotherapy. and sore from wearing a cast or splint. • Grip Exercises: Include exercises physiotherapist can help manage those
It’s All in the Wrist! A physiotherapist can help get your that are targeted at regaining grip symptoms.
Talking: Broken Wrist hand moving again, improve pain, and strength as well as pinching grip As everyone’s situation is
It’s that time of year when slips, regain your strength and function once strength between fingers and thumb. unique, always consult a registered
trips, and falls become more common, your fracture has healed. • Fine motor tasks: Take health professional to help create a
and in some unfortunate cases these How Can Physiotherapy Help? opportunities to use your hand management plan that’s effective and
can result in a wrist fracture - a fancy • Range of Motion Exercises: It’s functionally i.e., pulling up your zipper safe for you!
name for a “broken wrist.” important to start by regaining the or buttoning up your coat to help to Stay safe!
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