Physiotherapy for ruptured capsules in the hand is of great importance. Since the hand usually has to be immobilized first after the injury and may not be moved, a lot of mobility and strength of the hand is lost. Physiotherapy is then mainly there to restore this strength, mobility and stability through various therapeutic measures. Through complementary methods, physiotherapy can also relieve the patient’s pain and improve the metabolic processes in the affected area.
Therapy/treatment
The treatment and therapy of a capsule tear in the hand depends on the severity of the injury. However, despite consistent therapy, it can take 6-8 weeks until complete healing is achieved. In principle, all capsule injuries to the hand are first treated using the PECH rule. Affected persons should first of all: After these immediate measures there are different possibilities to support the healing process. These include: Cold applications to relieve pain and reduce swelling Pain and anti-inflammatory medications and ointments/creams that can be applied locally Lymph drainage as part of physiotherapy to achieve improved drainage of tissue fluid and reduce swelling Bandage/tape/plaster systems to immobilize, stabilize and protect the joint from external influences Active and passive physiotherapy exercises depending on the course of the disease to improve mobility, Restore the strength and function of the joint Specific massage and grip techniques by experienced physiotherapists to relieve pain, soften and activate tissue and prevent muscle tension Regular medical check-ups to assess the progress of the healing process The exact course of therapy will vary from patient to patient, as a treatment plan is usually drawn up that is tailored to the needs of each individual patient
- Rest the joint (pause)
- Cool the joint to relieve pain and reduce swelling (ice)
- Stabilize the joint with a compression bandage or plaster (compression)
- Raise the hand as often as possible to avoid accumulating too much blood, which can cause swelling (Raising)
- Cold applications to relieve pain and reduce swelling
- Pain and anti-inflammatory drugs and ointments/creams that can be applied locally
- Lymphatic drainage as part of physiotherapy to achieve improved drainage of tissue fluid and reduce swelling
- Bandage/tape/plaster equipment to immobilize, stabilize and protect the joint from external influences
- Active and passive physiotherapy exercises according to the course of the disease to restore mobility, strength and function of the joint
- Targeted massage and grip techniques by experienced physiotherapists to relieve pain, soften and activate tissue and prevent muscle tension
- Regular medical check-ups to assess the progress of the healing process
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