Below you will find important information to follow 4 to 6 weeks post injury.
Pain relief
Continue to use appropriate painkillers as necessary.
Splint
Should now be discarded.
Exercises
The following videos will help you regain movement in your elbow and wrist. You may commence these exercises when you feel comfortable to do so, discomfort is expected. Exercises should be undertaken frequently, if you experience severe pain you are doing too much.
Print or save your Phase 2 exercises or watch the videos below.
Assisted wrist extension exercise video
Assisted wrist rotation 1 exercise video
Assisted wrist rotation 2 exercise video
Assisted wrist flexion exercise video
Grip strengthening exercise video
You may progress to phase 3 once you are 6 weeks post injury.
PHASE 3 (6 weeks onwards)