PREGNANCY RELATED HAND AND WRIST TREATMENT
Conveniently located throughout Brisbane
No referral needed
If you’ve injured or are experiencing pain, discomfort, or dysfunction of the small joints, anywhere from your hand to your wrist, you’ve come to the right place.
PREGNANCY AND YOUR HAND
Pregnancy and motherhood is such an exciting time of your life, however, due to the significant hormonal changes that accompany this period, you may experience pain and dysfunction of the small joints of the hand and wrist. At Action Rehab Hand Therapy Clinic, we can help treat your symptoms and put in place preventative strategies so that you can enjoy this new chapter of your life.
HAND AND WRIST CONDITIONS DURING PREGNANCY
Pregnancy causes the hormone levels in your body to change significantly, both during pregnancy and following the birth of your baby. Progesterone levels are extraordinarily high which causes a loosening of the ligaments throughout your body and can affect the small joints of your hand. You also have increases fluid retention which causes swelling around joints. This can make new mothers more prone to conditions such as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Instability
Call us on (07) 3205 7019 for an appointment, or schedule an appointment online by clicking the button below.
Our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists have extensive knowledge and experience in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing your hand and upper extremity – your shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand – injuries or conditions, so you know you’re in good hands.
The hand therapists at Action Rehab Hand Therapy Clinic are experienced in the assessment and treatment of hand and wrist conditions during pregnancy. With a reputation endorsed by sporting organisations like the Brisbane Football Club, Action Rehab Hand Therapy Clinic is the smart choice for treating pregnancy-related injuries.
- No referral needed
- Nonsurgical treatment prioritised where possible
- Working with some of Brisbane’s top sporting clubs
Get on the road to recovery, so you can do the things you love.
COMMON HAND CONDITIONS WE TREAT FOR PREGNANT WOMAN
Increased swelling causing compression of a nerve in your wrist that results in numbness, pins and needles and hand weakness. Carpal Tunnel Post Pregnancy can be successfully treated and resolved following the birth of your baby.
Also known as wrist pain during pregnancy, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendon sheath in your wrist that causes burning pain with movement of the thumb and wrist. Pain usually starts pre-birth and without treatment worsens throughout the following year.
Trigger Finger/Thumb
To Book Call Us On (07) 3205 7019
Call us on (07) 3205 7019 for an appointment, or schedule an appointment online by clicking the button below.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT THERAPIST FOR PREGNANCY-RELATED HAND & WRIST INJURIES
Following the birth of your baby, you will be using your hand in many new ways as a new mother.
Repetitive tasks such as lifting and dressing can cause your wrist and tendons to become painful and inflamed.
Speak to your hand therapist about prevention strategies for pregnancy and hand injuries.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Orthotics/Night Splinting
- Massage
- Joint Protection
- Education
- Strengthening
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Orthotics/Splinting
- Massage
- Education
- Modification of activities of daily living
- Strengthening
Trigger Finger/Thumb
- Orthotics/Splinting
- Massage
- Strengthening
To make an appointment, enquire, or find your closest location call us on (07) 3205 7019 or schedule an appointment online.
PREGNANCY-RELATED INJURIES FAQS
Hand injury is the most common injury seen at Action Rehab Hand Therapy Clinic.
Hand injury or wrist injury for pregnant woman is caused by a ball or a force to the end of the finger while a person is trying to straighten it.
Mallet finger takes about 6-8 weeks to recover but depending on the type of mallet (fracture or not) it may take longer. Weirdly Mallet Finger injuries without a fracture take longer to heal
No generally Mallet Finger does not require surgery and in some cases surgery can make it worse. Action Rehab Hand Therapy Clinic therapists can assess the X-ray and can advise if your Mallet Finger injury needs surgery.
Mallet finger can be a serious injury. You should always see a Hand Therapist if you have a Mallet Finger injury because they are much more complicated than you think.
No it will not go away. It will get worse. You will get a Swan Neck deformity and possibly arthritis if you do not treat it. Treatment is always required with Mallet Finger.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT NOW
Action Rehab Hand Therapy Clinic provides assessment and treatment for all conditions relating to the upper limb, including mallet finger. Come and see our highly qualified and friendly staff today at a location convenient to you.
