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Sprains and Strain of the Interphalangeal Joint

Definition:

An injury to the interphalangeal joint when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force.

Symptoms:

Pain in the finger or toe
Swelling in the finger or toe
Loss of ROM in the finger or toe

Causes:

Stubbed toe
Jammed finger
Direct blow
Hyperextension injury
Fall

Treatment:

ROM and stretching
Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
Soft tissue massage
Upper extremity strengthening

Phase 1

Finger Flexor Stretch

Finger Extensor Stretch

Finger Self Mobilization

Putty Scales

Blocking

Tendon Gliding

Phase 2

Finger Extensor Strengthening Yoga

Finger Flexor Strengthening Yoga

Putty Pinching

Putty Gripping

Static Grasp

Putty Press

Phase 3

Ulnar Radial Deviation

Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension

Wrist Curls

Rice Wrist Pronation Supination

Rice Hand Opening Closing

Eccentric Wrist Flexion

Eccentric Wrist Extension

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