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Using E45 or aqueous cream, massage your scar using small firm circular motions for approximately two to three minutes, three to four times per day. Continue to do this until approximately 12 weeks after surgery. You should be able to make a full fist and be using the hand for light activities.
7 paź 2015 · Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck describe the 3 exercises one should do after they have had Carpal Tunnel Surgery.
The following exercises should begin six weeks after surgery. You should do them in sequence three times a day until your hand feels ‘back to normal’. Wrist in neutral, fingers and thumb in flexion. The prevention of infection is a major priority in all healthcare and everyone has a part to play.
28 paź 2015 · After carpal tunnel surgery, performing hand therapy exercises can improve nerve healing, increase range of motion and strength, reduce the formation of scar tissue, and decrease swelling. In the beginning, your therapy may involve soft tissue massage and modalities to combat swelling.
2 maj 2022 · If you have recently undergone carpal tunnel surgery, your doctor has probably given you a list of exercises to help improve the function of your hand. Rehabilitation is an important part of the healing process, and doing these exercises on a regular basis can help speed up your recovery.
Range-of-motion exercises restore movement of your fingers and wrist after carpal tunnel surgery. Typical tendon-gliding exercises include making a hook fist -- bending your small knuckles in your fingers; flat fist -- bending your large and middle knuckles; and full fist -- bending all your finger joints together.
Michelle, Hand Expert and Founder at Virtual Hand Care, shows you gentle exercises to perform after carpal tunnel surgery.
