Elbows, Wrists, and Hand
Pain Treatment Canberra
Looking Out
for Your Smallest Limbs
Noticing pain when you swing a tennis racket, lift the kids, or pick up a shopping bag? Struggling to grip a pencil or make a fist? If you’re noticing small signs of something wrong, it’s time to check it out before it gets any worse.
Your elbows, wrists, and hands include some of the most used joints and ligaments in the entire body. Yet, often, we don’t think about them as the prime locations for injury or pain. When pain does arise… well, it can make daily tasks as simple as teeth brushing a dreaded hassle. Luckily, working with a physio can help you get to the bottom of your pain and work towards recovery.
Common Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain Causes
Many of our daily activities are repetitive. From office workers typing away at their computers all day to manual labourers lifting heavy supplies, almost everyone is at risk of straining some of their most important muscles and ligaments. When put under an overwhelming amount of stress, it’s natural for hands and elbows to get injured. However, repeated overuse and strain can also take their toll over time and lead to drastic consequences.
When the wrist and forearm muscles contract, there is significant tension placed through the tendon. Excessive tension as a result of intense force or high repetition can cause irritation in the tendons. Irritation can lead to inflammation, and inflammation can lead to degeneration. This is one specific example of how easy it is to damage some of the most crucial structures in our bodies!
Elbow Conditions
Elbow pain and injuries can make even the simplest of everyday activities a challenge. Some of the most common elbow injuries, conditions, and procedures we help patients recover from include:
- Posterior elbow impingement (from hyperextension)
- Ligament injuries
- Reconstructions
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
Wrist Conditions
You never realise how crucial your wrist mobility is until you’re handling unexpected pain. Here are just a couple of the wrist conditions we commonly treat:
- TFCC tears
- Wrist ligament injuries
- Ganglions
Hand Conditions
Writing, typing, texting, communicating, lifting, eating… we could go on and on with things you need your hands and fingers for. Needless to say, injuries in these parts can be a real hassle. Two of the common conditions we treat at our clinic are:
- Mallet finger
- Dequervains tenosynovitis
Elbows, Wrists, and Hand Treatments
The beauty of physio treatment is that it can be tailored entirely to suit your symptoms and goals. Your physio will work closely with you to build a personalised treatment plan designed to every last detail to support your recovery. Treatment will likely involve rest, prescribed stretches, and specific exercises.In many cases, different forms of physio treatment will likely be utilised. Recommendations will be made that take into account your preferences, specific pain, and medical history. This may include soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, dry needling, taping, hand, wrist and finger splints, and more.
Your Questions
Answered
Every patient is different, and every treatment plan is entirely unique. During your first consultation, your physio will likely be able to give you a better understanding of what to expect from your treatment, depending on your injury or condition, goals, and history.
Your physiotherapy treatment may be eligible for Medicare rebates. Check your Medicare coverage to confirm how much you might receive, and visit your GP prior to your appointment in order to get a referral. If you have private health insurance, confirm with your provider whether physiotherapy is covered.
Why Choose
Powerhouse Canberra?
Premium Service
Ready to experience world-class locally? Powerhouse Canberra takes pride in delivering the highest quality of care to our local communities. Unmatched service and personalised treatment are closer than you might think – maybe even right in your neighbourhood!
Friendly Team
We adore the tight-knit community we’ve been able to build over the years. At the core of that is our highly skilled and friendly team. They are able to create a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment for absolutely anyone who may walk through our doors. Plus, they’re always keen for a chat – hope you’re ready for the most enjoyable physio appointment you’ve ever had!
Elite Sports Experience
One of the unique benefits Powerhouse Canberra brings to the table is our ability to support athletes of all levels. With a team that has experience in elite sports-based backgrounds, we have expertise and understanding you won’t find elsewhere. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, we can help enhance your performance and prevent injuries.
Book an Appointment
to Discover the Benefits
Booking an appointment at Powerhouse Canberra is an investment for your future. We aren’t just here to help alleviate immediate symptoms. Our goal is to set you up for a long and happy future, with minimised risks of further injury and greater overall well-being. Ready to discover how we could be supporting you? Book your very first appointment with our friendly team today. We look forward to seeing you soon!