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Fell&hurt my wrists7 mths ago.have been doing pt.a wk ago,a small shelf hurt/scratched the back of my right hand.can i still dopt exercises(wrist extensor stretch,wrist flexor strtch,stress ball squeeze,tyler twist,wrist curls,wrist extension curls)?

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Dr. Amy Levin answered

Yes: A small/superficial injury to the skin of your hand should heal without any issue, even with your wrist exercises. It sounds like the injury is not over a joint so you should be fine. Just keep the wound clean (frequent hand washing and keep it covered until it heals or a scab forms) to prevent infection.

Answered 11/21/2017

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A member asked:

Fell&hurt my wrists7 mths ago.have been doing pt.a wk ago,a small shelf hurt/scratched the back of my right hand.can i still dopt exercises(wrist extensor stretch,wrist flexor strtch,stress ball squeeze,tyler twist,wrist curls,wrist extension curls)?

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