17/08/2025
Our physiotherapists assess the cause of your wrist pain, target weak or overloaded structures, and guide you through safe progression of exercises, from early mobility to full return to sport or work. Book an appointment at Kellyville (9672 6752) or Carlingford (9871 2022) today!
Wrist pain requires active rehabilitation through movement, strengthening, and gradual loading. This reduces pain and supports a faster return to everyday activities. Relying mainly on passive treatments such as rest, splints, or manual therapy alone can actually delay healing, prolong stiffness, and even worsen long-term outcomes.
Common causes of wrist pain:
· Tendinopathies
· Carpal tunnel syndrome
· Wrist sprains and ligament injuries
· TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) tears
· Post-fracture stiffness or weakness
· Arthritis
These injuries commonly affect people who work at computers, lift repetitively, play sports, or have had a fall onto an outstretched hand.
Research published in the Journal of Hand Therapy (2021) showed that progressive strengthening and neuromuscular control training led to significant improvements in function and pain reduction in individuals with wrist tendinopathies and carpal instability. Pain and function significantly improve when rehab is tailored to an individual’s daily goals and includes sport-specific or task-specific training.