Laxity and Instability of the Wrist
Definition:
Looseness or freedom of movement of the joints in the wrist, normally or excessive.
Symptoms:
- Loose feeling in the wrist
- Pain in the wrist
- Point tender on injured ligament
Causes:
- Ligament injury
- Bone fracture
- Inheritable connective tissue disorder
- Congenital
Treatment:
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Soft Tissue Mobilization To Hand Palm
Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
Phase 2
Finger Extensor Strengthening Yoga
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Phase 3
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Eccentric Wrist Extension
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