IS WRIST PHYSICAL THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Whether you’re lifting weights, holding a plank, bringing in groceries, or typing at your computer, having a fully functional wrist free from pain is essential for athletes of all levels.
Our expert physical therapists will look at your wrist pain as part of a whole; they’ll take a holistic approach to assess your injury and its impact on the rest of your body and treat your current injury while helping you prevent others.
If you’re deciding if wrist physical therapy is for you, here are some common symptoms we treat:
SHARP PAIN
Wrist injuries often lead to sharp, prolonged pain in the wrist or surrounding areas, making day-to-day life challenging.
IMMOBILITY
Many people with wrist pain experience a loss of mobility. This leads to difficulty using their hands and prevents them from living comfortably.
NUMBNESS AND TINGLING
You may notice numbness and tingling in your forearm, wrist, or hand, which is a common symptom of nerve involvement with wrist injuries.
DISRUPTION
Good hand function is a key necessity to accomplishing most daily activities in life, including exercising, typing, and carrying objects.
“MOTIVNY is an excellent group of physical therapists who work with you to help you reach your goals, whether strengthening or healing. If you’re a serious athlete recovering from an injury, there is no better group.”
Kevin C.
"I trust my PT at Motiv to keep me healthy so I can keep doing what I love-- Running ULTRA marathons. I've been going to Motiv NY for over 4 years now. The best!"
Jessica Z.
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Common Causes of Wrist Pain
There are many potential causes of wrist pain, and the hands-on physical therapists at MOTIVNY know how to treat them all. Your therapist will address your pain, assess its impact on your entire body, and educate you to help prevent further injury.
Some common causes of wrist pain that your therapist can address are:
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Arthritis
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Scaphoid Fracture
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Colles Fracture
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Smith’s Fracture
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Hook of Hamate Fracture
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Ulnar Styloid Fracture
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De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
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Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Ganglion Cyst
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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
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Tendon Rupture
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Joint Instability
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Radial Tunnel Syndrome
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Sports Iinjury
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Sprain
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Tendinitis
...And more.
Our physical therapists are prepared to treat you where you need it and beyond, regardless of your pain source.
Physical Therapy for a Wrist Injury: MOTIVNY’s Approach
When you come in for a physical therapy session at MOTIVNY, you’ll notice that all our therapists take a unique, focused approach to treating your injury or pain.
After an initial comprehensive assessment to evaluate your wrist pain, you’ll receive hour-long one-on-one sessions dedicated to performance and recovery management.
Using a combination of manual treatment, guided movement, and strength training, your therapist will develop an individualized program unique to your needs. Check out the FAQs for more details on what kind of therapy methods we use.
Plus, you can complement your therapy with one-on-one training taught by expert coaches who work with your therapist to manage your recovery and prevent future injury.
"Being a former competitive athlete, I have dealt with multiple nagging injuries throughout my life. It wasn't until I started working with the team at MOTIVNY to actually address the injuries and muscle imbalances I had developed that I was able to finally find relief. I have not only reduced the pain, but I have also been able to resume a rigorous workout routine... Whether you're looking to rehab and get back to competing in any form of sport or simply looking to address and correct a lingering injury so you can live a pain-free life, MOTIVNY is the place for you!”
Tom M.
THE BENEFITS OF WRIST PHYSICAL THERAPY
IMPROVE MOBILITY
Get back the range of motion in your wrist and hand so you can finally move the way you’re supposed to.
REDUCE PAIN
Alleviate sharp pain and prolonged swelling caused by your injury so you can finally live comfortably again.
RETURN TO NORMAL
Get back to exercising, carrying, socializing, and more without having to worry about a disruptive injury.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re here to answer any questions you might have about physical therapy for wrist pain. For more information on general physical therapy, visit Physical Therapy 101: The Ultimate Guide to All Things PT.
What kind of physical therapy exercises for wrist pain do you use?
Our physical therapists are trained in various manual physical therapy methods and best practices. Your therapist might treat you with:
- Manual traction
- Targeted massage
- Exercise therapy
- Heat/cold therapy
- Joint mobilization
- Custom training program
- Pain modulation techniques
- Postural awareness and symptom management
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Joint mobilization and manipulation
- Functional Release manual therapy
- Myofascial decompression and cupping
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Functional Range Conditioning exercise therapy
- Rocktape kinesiotaping
- VALD Force Plate plyometric testing
- VALD Isometric strength testing
- Pain modulation techniques
- Customized home exercise programs through the MOTIVNY app
Will you only treat my wrist injury?
No! Our approach is about looking at you as a whole, not just your hip pain. We believe a holistic treatment that assesses and manages the “why” behind your issue is the way to resolve your pain and keep it from returning.
Where can I find pricing and insurance information?
You can visit the FAQ section at the bottom of our Physical Therapy page for more information on pricing, insurance, and referrals. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions; we’re here to help.
How do I make an appointment?
Click the Book Now button in the upper right-hand corner!