Definition:

An unpleasant sensation in the wrist associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and mediated by specific nerve fibers to the brain, where its conscious appreciation may be modified by various factors.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the wrist

Causes:

• Tendinitis
• Fracture
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ganglion cyst
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Muscle sprain/strain
• Kienbock's disease

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching exercises
• Upper extremity strengthening
• Posture program
• Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening