If you have a sprained wrist, you know how painful and frustrating it can be. Physical therapy can be a very effective way to treat a wrist sprain and help you return to your normal activities as quickly as possible. If you have a wrist sprain, our physical therapists at our FLEX Physical Therapy Upper West Side or Cold Spring locations, are ready to help.
At FLEX Physical therapy, a physical therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual needs and the severity of your wrist sprain.
Physical therapy can help your sprained wrist in a number of ways, including:
- Reduce pain and inflammation. Physical therapists can use a variety of techniques to reduce pain and inflammation, such as ice, compression, and manual therapy.
- Improve range of motion. A sprained wrist can become stiff and lose range of motion. Physical therapists can help you to regain your range of motion through gentle stretching and exercises.
- Strengthen muscles. The muscles around your wrist joint help to support and stabilize the joint. After a sprain, these muscles may become weak. Physical therapists can teach you exercises to strengthen the muscles around your wrist joint.
- Restore stability. A sprained wrist may become unstable, which can make it more likely to be injured again. Physical therapists can help you to restore stability to your wrist joint through exercises and other interventions.
- Teach exercises and activities to help prevent future injuries. Once your wrist has healed, physical therapists can teach you exercises and activities to help prevent future injuries. This may include exercises to strengthen the muscles around your wrist joint, as well as activities to improve your balance and coordination.
Your physical therapist will teach you how to perform these exercises correctly and safely. They will also start you at a level that is appropriate for your individual needs and the severity of your injury. As your wrist heals, you will gradually be able to increase the intensity and difficulty of the exercises.
Don’t wait any longer to get the relief you need for your sprained wrist.
Call us today at 212.579.3539 to schedule a free consultation!
Our team of physical therapists at Flex Physical Therapy are ready to help.