Relief from Wrist & Hand Pain
“I fell and injured my wrist and the pain never went away. It would flare-up every time I would do a pushup and sometimes when I would simply write. I was searching the internet for exercises when I found VPT. My therapist was very knowledgeable and spent time assessing my wrist to determine what was wrong. She then explained everything to me and gave me exercises that relieved the pain I would get with putting weight on my wrist.” – Stephanie Portland, OR
Proper Treatment Must Start with a Precise Diagnosis.
VPT’s corner stone is our advanced evaluation. Rather than relying on a general diagnosis, every patient receives a Mechanical Assessment to uncover the root cause of symptoms. All our physical therapists are Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis to assure that every patient receives the highest level of care.
Causes of Hand & Wrist Pain:
1. Overuse injuries
2. Falls / Trauma
3. Arthritis
4. Inflammatory
5. Referred from the spine
6. Other: non-mechanical
in What to Expect on your Initial Virtual Visit for Wrist & Hand Pain.
Over 40% of isolated extremity symptoms are referred from the spine. Every VPT evaluation starts with ruling out the spine to assure that your symptoms are not incorrectly blamed on the location where symptoms are felt. Your clinician will start by reviewing your past medical history and then ask questions about your symptoms, including what aggravates and relieves. A mechanical assessment will be performed and this includes assessing your baseline range of motion and quality of movement along with any pain and limitations. Spinal movements will be assessed to see if they have any effect of your baseline symptoms. Next your clinician will perform repeated movements of the affect joint and analyze any affect that these moments have on your baseline symptoms. This thorough assessment will reveal any mechanical problems in the hand, wrist and surrounding soft tissue.
After your clinician completes this in depth evaluation, they will educate you on how you can treat yourself and provide you with an individualized exercise program.
Hand & Wrist Injuries that We Treat:
1. Carpel Tunnel
2. Tendonitis
3. Fracture
4. Ligament tear
5. Cartilage tear
6. Thumb injuries
If you’re suffering from hand/wrist pain, be sure to contact us to learn how we can help you. Our physical therapists are experienced and knowledgeable. Our goal is to eliminate your pain and get you on the path to recovery so that you can resume your regular daily activities. Contact Us
