Wrist physical therapy utilizes specific stretches and exercises that will target your wrist and surrounding muscles and tendons. If you have a wrist injury and do not get it taken care of by a physical therapist, your body will often end up compensating for the injury causing further issues. By using the Evolve method for wrist physical therapy, our physical therapists will focus on the following: restoring alignment, functionality and mobility, and flexibility. Your wrist PT will also show you special stretches and exercises to continue to use at home. While there is no set cure for wrist pain, wrist physical therapy has been proven time and again to greatly reduce pain while improving flexibility, functionality, and mobility.

Why will our physical therapists focus on restoring alignment, flexibility, functionality, and mobility?

Alignment & Stability: When you learn about proper form and pay attention to your movements, you will be able to improve stability.

Range of Motion: You won’t be able to completely heal without focusing on restoring your range of motion. My team and I can help you regain mobility in your wrist through range of motion related wrist therapy exercises.

Strength Training: If you’ve had an accident or injury involving your wrist you will need to rebuild the strength in those muscles to complete every day activities.

How can wrist physical therapy exercises help?

• Stabilize the wrist and supporting muscles and tendons
• Promote better wrist alignment
• Allows for mobilization of stiff muscles
• Improvement of wrist functionality
• Enhances neuromuscular control
• Assists in relieving pain
• Greater muscle strength
• Improved mobility
• Increase in flexibility

If you decide to work with an wrist physical therapist to help correct your wrist issues, your entire treatment plan could consist of around 8-20 different wrist PT sessions that will each last 60-90 minutes. Once you complete your customized wrist physical therapy treatment plan, you will be able to continue to do the prescribed stretches and exercises utilized during your wrist PT sessions yet in the comfort of your own home.

Can I benefit from wrist physical therapy?

This method of treatment for wrist pain or wrist injuries can be beneficial for children as well as adults. Anyone who is suffering from the pain and irritation that is often associated with an wrist injury may benefit from wrist physical therapy, stretches, and exercises.

Other treatments for wrist issues and wrist injuries

Wrist physical therapy is an excellent nonsurgical treatment for wrist injuries. However, depending on the severity of your case, bracing or surgery may be recommended. With bracing, you will wear a brace to stop your wrist from curving any further. If you have a severe wrist injury then your physical therapist may recommend alternative medical treatment such as wrist surgery.

Should I Consider Wrist Physical Therapy

Chronic Pain: If you or your child has chronic wrist pain they may benefit from physical therapy, exercises, and manual therapy.

With wrist physical therapy the main goal is to prevent your wrist from continuing to decline even more. This noninvasive method has been proven to prevent injury, as well as improve alignment and mobility of the wrist and supporting muscles and tendons.If you or someone you care about is suffering from wrist pain or an wrist injury, then wrist physical therapy may be the perfect option. To learn more about physical therapy for wrist injuries, or to schedule a free elbow PT consultation, feel free to reach out to my team and I today.