Joint instability is a big problem for many people, especially after an injury or surgery. There are many complex joints in the fingers, hand and wrist that need flexbility of movement, while remaining stable. This requires a complicated ballet of precision balance and movement of the muscles in the forearm and hand. With injury, or overuse, the coordination of the muscles surrounding the joints can become unbalanced. This places an enormous amount of pressure on key spots in the joints, increasing inflammation and pain. A large area of instability in the wrist is found on the inside aspect of the joint. This is due to the angles of the hand and forearm bones that form the joints in this area. In some people, this angle is excessive causing a large amount of force to be placed on the delicate nerves, blood vessels, and other structures passing through the wrist. Joint instability can often occur after a sprain to the wrist, as the injury strains the ligaments holding the joint together. The hand, wrist, and elbow joints also depend on the strength and stability of the forearm flexor and extensor muscles. They maintain the correct alignment and stability of the wrist and hand. After injury to theseareas,musclesweakendramatically, and if not properly rehabilitated, may not fully recover their strength. This can cause long- term strain. Seeing a physical therapist after a sports, fall, or other type of injury is essential to long-term health of your joints. Step 3: Improve your joint stability
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