Question 1

how to deal with wrist injury for  tennis ?

Accepted Answer

RICE: A good treatment for many musculoskeletal injuries is the rice protocol: rest, immobilize, cold, elevate. Don't use it, keep it still (splints help this), ice it and keep it elevated. If it doesn't get better, it's better to take a wrist injury to the doctor sooner rather than later to prevent complications. There are lots of ways to fracture a wrist that might not be apparent without an exam.

Question 2

ow long willit take to get over a wrist injury?

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Which type of trauma: It'll depend on the type of injury that you have. Fractures will take 4-6 weeks. Ligament injuries 8-12 weeks.

Question 3

what are some methods of healing a wrist injury?

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Immobilisation: Splinting after restoring proper alignment.

Question 4

what factors could cause wrist injury for tennis?

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Various: Repetitive motion and strong torquing movements cause most injuries. You can also do like me and chase ball off the court onto wet grass and break your wrist :).

Question 5

what can i do for a wrist injury that doesn't seem to be healing?

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See a doctor: The first thing in my opinion is to get a proper diagnosis. There are many reasons for a person to have chronic wrist pain after an injury. These include problems with the tendons, ligaments, joints and bones. Once a diagnosis is made the doctor can then advise the treatment or treatments that is most likely to get you on the road to healing.

Question 6

can you damage your wrist by wrapping it too much when trying to heal a wrist injury?

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Maybe : Swelling is a response from injury. Wrapping a tight ace wrap can restrict blood flow and reduce healing time.  Try ice first.

Question 7

can you damage your wrist by wrapping it too tightly when trying to heal a wrist injury?

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No: The tight wrap will not damage the wrist but can cause nerve damage in the hand like carpal tunnel syndrome. You should see a hand surgeon to have the wrist appropriately treated before you have future damage.

Question 8

i have recently endured a wrist injury, i need advice. work or not? typing causes more pain

Accepted Answer

Type with a splint: Wrist injuries can be a real problem. They should be evaluated by a hand surgeon to rule out a ligament tear.

Question 9

is there anything i can do for lifting weights with a prior wrist injury? what lifts to avoid?

Accepted Answer

Braces and straps: Any pressing exercises can exacerbate injured wrists as can pulling exercises that require forceful gripping. Firstly, decreasing the weight can alleviate wrist pain. Secondly, some machines are easier on the wrists than free weights. Finally, wrist braces can support the wrist for pressing exercises, and wrist straps can supplement your grip for pulling exercises.

Question 10

suffered a severe auto accident and have a wrist injury, why can't i bend my wrist still it's been a year?

Accepted Answer

See  a hand surgeon: There is not enough information to answer your question but your restricted motion after such a long period of time can be indicative of a more severe underlying injury.  Best to be evaluated by a hand surgeon with good xrays.

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