Definition:

An injury to a ligament of the wrist 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 to muscle or tendon of the wrist.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the wrist
• Swelling in the wrist
• Tenderness and warmth around the injury
• Feeling a popping or tearing in the wrist
• Bruising in the wrist

Causes:

• Fall
• Direct blow to wrist
• Repetitive movements in the wrist

Treatment:

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