WRIST & HAND PAIN
WRIST & HAND PAIN
Some specific diagnoses treated:
•muscle imbalances
•joint stiffness
•carpal tunnel syndrome
•arthritis
•tendinitis
•sprains and strains
•wear and tear syndromes
•post colles fracture stiffness
•post fracture rehabilitation
•post surgical rehabilitation
•adherent surgical scars
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MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY:
"A clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion (ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function."
Definition from the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)