Find Relief forYourWrist Sprains & Strains
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• Choose levels, flat surfaces for running or exercise. • Eat a healthy diet to help avoid bone loss.
Risk Factors & Prevention: Many things can increase your chances of sustaining a wrist injury. Sports If you play sports or do activities that require the repetitive use ormotion of your hand and wrist, you risk developing a sprain or strain. Increase in physical activity Adoptinganewroutine your body isn’t used toor prepared for can increase your chances of getting hurt. Falls People who are at a greater risk of falling, such as elderly patients, are also prone to sustaining an injury in their wrist. Previous injury If you have previously injured amuscle, tendon, or ligament in your wrist, you’re much more likely to develop a sprain or strain. There’s nothing you can do to prevent every kind of wrist injury, however, there are ways you can avoid experiencing severe pain. Bon Secours suggests taking the following prevention measures: • When starting a new exercise routine, you increase the intensity level gradually.
• Make sure youwear the proper equipment required for certain activities. • Vary your physical activities to avoid repetitive motion and overuse. • Do not continue to exercise with a hand, elbow, or wrist that is swollen or painful. Get Relief fromYour Painwith Hand Therapy A hand therapist can help heal your sprain or strain and can help you strengthen your muscles in order to accommodate for your lifestyle and physical activity. This will help make frequent daily chores, as well as strenuous, repetitive motions, much easier for them to accomplish. Your hand therapist can also providemanual techniques for relief, such as targetedmassage, pressure, and stretching of the affected area(s) to keep muscles loose and to relieve inflammation. At Hands for Living, our experienced hand therapists have treatedmany different wrist sprains/strains and they can get you back to living your pain-free life as quickly as possible. If you’ve sustained a sprain or strain to the wrist and you’re looking for help, rest assured that a solution to your problem exists. Make an appointment today with our certified hand therapists at www.handsforliving.com, or contact our office at (425) 368-7943.
KEEPING YOUR HEALTH IN MIND
Featured Service: Video Conference
We are committed to your health and wellbeing. In the wake of the recent spread of COVID-19, we are taking every precaution. Before and after every session, we are asking our clients and staff towashor sanitize their hands. Additionally, wehave increased the number of timesper day thatwe sanitizeour equipment and facility. To do your part to prevent the spread of this contagious disease, we ask that if you are demonstrating symptoms of coronavirus— coughing, sneezingor fever—please stayhome. Additionally, if you have been exposed to someone who has a confirmed case of the virus, pleasenotifyus immediately, sowe can takenecessarysteps. Your cooperation in this tough time iswhatmakesusable tocontinue toprovidevaluable services toyou andyour family.We appreciate your ongoing support. Reduce Your Risk of Infection with These Tips:
In light of COVID-19, we want to remind our patients that we can help you from the comfort of your home with an easy and secure video call. If you have an elbow, wrist, or hand problem, you can speak with a hand therapy specialist rightwhereyou are to learnwhat is wrong and how to solve your problem.
If you are unsure of whether we canhelpyouviavideo conference, you may schedule a FREE phone call to get answers to your questions before you book your appointment. We are able toprovide general consultation for anyone, anywhere regarding hand conditions, difficulty with daily activities, general self-care routines, ergonomics, andor canhelpyoufind theRIGHT medical treatment if needed. Book your Video Conference Appointment at: www.handsforliving.com or call 425-368-7943 for more information.
Clean Hands Often
Avoid Touching Your Face
Avoid Hugs & Hand Shakes
Keep Distance from Those Who are Sick
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