Wrist Fractures
Suffering from a fractured wrist? Physiotherapy can help you get your wrist mobility back and reduce pain. Check out our clinic locations at Mississauga, ClarksonGO(Oakville) and Etobicoke.
What are wrist fractures?
Wrist fractures are one of the most common injuries that individuals experience, especially in older people who have a higher risk of falling. A wrist fracture is a break in one or more of the bones in the wrist joint, and it can be a very painful injury. Physiotherapy is an important aspect of the recovery process after a wrist fracture as it helps to restore mobility and strength to the wrist joint.
To read more about the effectiveness of healing through physiotherapy, read our blog on Hand-in-Hand Physiotherapy.
What are the causes of wrist fractures?
Wrist fractures can occur due to a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes of wrist fractures include falls, sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and repetitive strain injuries.
Certain medical conditions can also increase the risk of wrist fractures. Osteoporosis, a condition where the bones become weak and brittle, can increase the risk of wrist fractures, especially in older people. Other conditions that affect bone density, such as hyperparathyroidism and hypothyroidism, can also increase the risk of wrist fractures.
How can physiotherapy help in recovery?
- Reducing Pain and Swelling: Physiotherapy helps reduce pain and swelling through modalities such as ice therapy, ultrasound, and electrotherapy. These modalities help decrease inflammation and promote healing in the injured tissues.
- Restoring Range of Motion: After the initial stage of the injury, physiotherapy treatment focuses on restoring range of motion to the wrist joint. Therapists prescribe exercises that help stretch and mobilize the wrist joint, and prevent stiffness and adhesions from forming.
- Strengthening Exercises: As the wrist starts to heal, physiotherapy treatment focuses on strengthening the muscles around the wrist joint. This is important to prevent future injuries and to restore function to the wrist.
- Manual Therapy: Physiotherapy treatment for a wrist fracture may involve manual therapy techniques such as massage, mobilization, and manipulation of the wrist joint. These techniques can help reduce pain and improve mobility in the wrist joint.
Physiotherapy is the first line of defense in treating wrist injuries. The recovery process is sped up and clients can relive their normal lives after their mobilization and wrist movement functions are restored.
Physiotherapy at Alleviate Physiotherapy is a multidisciplinary approach that includes education, manual therapy, modalities, and exercises to help all our clients reach their mobility goals and lead a pain free life.
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