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Wrist Sprain ~ Trifibrocartilage (TFC)

Vr»sł sprain* ttfe a common acute and chronic injury which occurs as a result of activity. fnjuriescan 4-t rxrur from a spcdflc injury or devdop from long term overuse (weight lifting, repetitivehyper**. tłem nr fUnrion), Fv«luation of wrist sprain* may bc difficult, pain may result from injuries to the brocartlUigc, posterfor and anterior ligament*. Circulation to thccarpal bones may be constricted ilting from wrist sprain*.

I he Kinesio U*chnique will Includc lymphatic correction taping to reduce acute or chronic edema, irn«-nt cofrtu tion to joint laxity, and optional functional taping to limit rangę of motion.

Application of the lymphatic corrective techruq_Ue to the dorsum of the hand. For complete review see lymphatic correction technique.

Begin by placing the base of the lymphatic fan cut approximately two inches superior to the uinar styloid process, angle the fan strips in approximately 45 degrees toward the thumb. Apply fan strips with light stretch, 15-25 % of available tension.

Begin by placing the second Kinesio lymphatic fan strip approximately two inches superior to the radia] styloid process. Angle the fan strips in approri-mately 45 degrees toward the little finger. Apply fan strips with light stretch, 15-25% of available tension.

The practitioner may determine that lymphatic correction may be morę appropriate on the palmar surface of the hand, or on both sides.

Optional application of the basie Kinesio Taping Method for the common flexor musdegroup uśnga Y teehnique. For review see media! epłoondyiitj This may be applied to reduce spasm in the cv>mmon fle.\or musde group fbOowing an injury to the wrist

Optional application of the basie Kinesio Taping Method for the common e\tensor musele group using a Y technique. For revie\v see latvr.il epi-condylitis.

This may be applied to reduce spasm in the common extensor musele group following an injury to the wrist.

Application of the ligament correct!ve tvchniqur to the dorsum of the hand. For complete review of the ligament correction technique see page ?.

Place the patients hand in a neutral position and the fingers splayed. Begin by tearing the center of the Kinesio I strip, approximate length 6-8 Inches, through the paper backing. Apply moderate to severe, 50-100 % of available tension and clownward pressure directly over the aren of pain or lignmcntou* support desired.

Have the patient move thclr wrist into ex tension and apply the tails of the Kinesio strip with no tension.

If appropriate this technique may be applied to the palmar surface of the wrist.

Application of the functional COrrectW* te' hnUfU* to limit either wrist fletion or wrist wtermkm, depending upon injury. For compUrte wiew *-«• functional correction technufue,

Measure the length of the Kinesio I %*np from approKimaieły four inches superior to dli wrist and to the head* of the metacarpaU,

Place the patieriis hand m */teraom, phi* one base strip appro*irnatefy 4 .nches avóv* the w with no tension. Appiy the Krne*-u, i strip with moderatetoserere tension, 3(^79 % oś mrathbte tension, m Ute ouddle and apptf Pt* setsetd bas* onto the head* ci the treiacarpak w0. m teit&oo 45