1. Sprains & Strains of the Wrist & Hand & Wrist
Injuries, Part 1
Sprains & Strains of the Wrist & Hand & Wrist
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2. “Before & After” BELLWORK
On a piece of notebook paper, draw two columns. Label the first column ‘before’ and the second column ‘after.’ Then answer the following questions under the ‘before’ column. Put the paper aside until the end of class. 1. How does a wrist strain happen? 2. How does a wrist sprain happen? 3. What are the signs of a wrist strain? 4. What are the signs of a wrist sprain?
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3. Objective
Differentiate between common injuries of the hand & wrist, and their mechanisms, signs & symptoms, and treatments.
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4. The partners switch roles and repeat the process.
INTERVIEW
Each student will find a partner. One person assumes the role of the interviewer and one is the interviewee.
The interviewer asks the assigned questions and writes the answers down.
The partners switch roles and repeat the process.
When time is called, groups should be prepared to share the results of
their interviews with the class.
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5. Interview Questions
Think of a wrist or hand injury that either you or someone you know sustained. What was the injury?
2. What was the injury mechanism?
What were the signs & symptoms?
4. What treatment was given?
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6. Wrist Strain Mechanism: Signs & Symptoms: Treatment:
Wrist hyperflexion/hyperextension
Repetitive stress
Signs & Symptoms:
Pain over area
Swelling
Limited/painful ROM
Decreased grip strength
Treatment:
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
Rehabilitation to restore normal ROM and strength
Tape for return to activity
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7. Wrist Sprain Mechanism: Signs & Symptoms: Treatment:
Falling on hyperextended wrist
Forceful twisting motion
Signs & Symptoms:
Pain
Decreased ROM
Decreased strength
Swelling
Treatment:
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
Rehabilitation to restore ROM & strength
Tape for return to activity

8. Thumb Sprain Also called gamekeeper’s thumb or skiier’s thumb
Injury to the medial collateral ligament of the thumb
Mechanism:
Forced abduction
Signs & Symptoms:
Pain over 1st MCP joint
Swelling
Loss of ROM, grip strength
Treatment:
Ice
Splint the medial part of the thumb
X-ray to rule out avulsion fracture
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9. Finger Sprain Also called a ‘jammed’ finger
Injury to the collateral ligament of an IP joint
Mechanism:
Axial force/impact to tip of finger
Signs & symptoms:
Pain
Swelling
Discoloration
Decreased ROM
Treatment:
Ice
Splint / buddy tape to protect
Buddy tape
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10. “What’s My Injury?”
With a partner, choose an injury from today’s lesson
Create a scenario for that injury including the mechanism, signs & symptoms, and treatment for the injury
Be prepared to share your injury with the class
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11. “Before & After” CLOSURE
On your bellwork sheet, answer the following questions in the ‘After’ column. This will assess your new learning for the day! 1. How does a wrist strain happen? 2. How does a wrist sprain happen? 3. What are the signs of a wrist strain? 4. What are the signs of a wrist sprain?
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