Tendonitis Wrist

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendons attached to the wrist.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the wrist
  • Swelling in the wrist
  • Loss of ROM in the wrist
  • Pain with movement and upper extremity weight bearing
Causes:
  • Faulty posture
  • Overuse
  • Repetitive wrist movements
  • Fall onto hand
Treatment:
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Ergonomics education
  • Posture program