“Can I undergo physical therapy to recover from my hand sprain?”

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“Can I undergo physical therapy to recover from my hand sprain?”

I sprained my head while playing baseball. Should I consider physical therapy to recover from it faster? How will it help me?

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**Amruta Pradhan** Physical Therapist Springfield, IL · Accepted Answer

Amruta Pradhan Physical Therapist Springfield, IL

Yes, physical therapy is indicated for a hand sprain to facilitate optimal recovery. It aids in pain management, enhances joint mobility, restores muscle strength, and prevents adhesions or stiffness through targeted therapeutic exercises, ensuring functional restoration and minimizing the risk of recurrent injury.

**Drew Pennington** Physical Therapist Covington, WA · Accepted Answer

Drew Pennington Physical Therapist Covington, WA

Absolutely! Joints and muscles are the main areas of expertise for most Physical Therapists in outpatient orthopedic clinics. Get seen today and be fully back faster!

**Rizkalla Youssef** Physical Therapist Valley Stream, NY · Accepted Answer

Rizkalla Youssef Physical Therapist Valley Stream, NY

Sure ,physical therapy will definitely help .

**Rizkalla Youssef** Physical Therapist Valley Stream, NY · Accepted Answer

Rizkalla Youssef Physical Therapist Valley Stream, NY

Sure you should start physical therapy. Will definitely help you might use heat/cold. Ultrasound therapy and so on.

**Dr. Whitney Grandy** Physical Therapist Silver Spring, Maryland · Accepted Answer

Dr. Whitney Grandy Physical Therapist Silver Spring, Maryland

You can see a therapist. I’d recommend one that specializes in hand therapy.

**Mr. Ramakrishnan Kavaserry** Physical Therapist Henrico, VA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Ramakrishnan Kavaserry Physical Therapist Henrico, VA

Yes.

**Mr. Anthony C. Tullock** Physical Therapist Greeneville, TN · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony C. Tullock Physical Therapist Greeneville, TN

Yes, PT will help in facilitating a faster recovery by promoting proper movement patterns while allowing tissue healing.

**Braxton Cosby** Physical Therapist Loganville, GA · Accepted Answer

Braxton Cosby Physical Therapist Loganville, GA

Yes get treatment to prevent future damage.

**Ms. Malia Tallett** Physical Therapist Hilo, Hawaii · Accepted Answer

Ms. Malia Tallett Physical Therapist Hilo, Hawaii

I would recommend seeing an occupational therapist or physical therapist who is specialized in hands. The hand is very complicated.

**Dr. Thomas Dipaolo** Physical Therapist Fanwood, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Thomas Dipaolo Physical Therapist Fanwood, NJ

Absolutely. PT will help relieve pain and swelling which will speed up the healing process

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