Wrist, Elbow and Hand

Common conditions of the elbow, wrist and hand include:

• Fractures eg Colles, Scaphoid

• Ligament injury

• Tendon injury

• Tennis elbow

• Golfers Elbow

• Bursitis

• Osteoarthritis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Nerve injury/irritation

• De Quervains Tenosynovitis

Physiotherapy is effective in the management of upper limb injuries. An accurate diagnosis is extremely important and your physiotherapist can put together an appropriate treatment plan.

Treatment may include manual therapy, taping/bracing/splinting/casting and exercise, including tendon loading programs.