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I recently injured my thumb, possibly sprained. could this have been avoided if i had squeezed a stress ball for periods of time throughout the days?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Thumb sprain: No , sprain means you've strained the ligaments , squeezing a stress ball doesn't anything to help them .

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 12/8/2015

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A member asked:

I recently injured my thumb, possibly sprained. could this have been avoided if i had squeezed a stress ball for periods of time throughout the days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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