Q I had a fracture at the wrist and it was said that i had a fracture of the scaphoid bone for which bandage was applied for 6 weeks, after the bandage was removed my doctor advised for physiotherapy, i want to know how would this help?
Depending on the problem, a therapist can be very helpful in providing a protective splint and supervising special exercises to improve movement and strength. Wrist and finger stiffness is a very common problem after this injury. In most patients this stiffness can benefit greatly from physiotherapy treatment such as massage, moblisation of surrounding joints and exercise, although symptoms remain in some wrists. Physiotherapy treatments, such as hot wax baths and mobilisations may be effective in relieving the symptoms of wrist pain and stiffness. A wrist-and-thumb static splint with the wrist in neutral should be worn between exercise sessions and at night.