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Managing Inflammation
& Swelling

Managing Inflammation & Swelling

Swelling and inflammation can slow recovery from an injury by creating pain and limiting joint mobility which then prevents normal use of the hand or arm.   Therapists can use a variety of techniques to reduce swelling. 
  • Rest - using orthotics, braces or splints
  • Light exercise (range of motion) to pump out swelling
  • Use of Cold Packs, Ice Massage, or Contrast Baths
  • Use of Compression Gloves or Sleeves
  • Elevation of the Injured Arm
  • Use of Electrical Stimulation for swelling control
  • Use of Ultrasound


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  • Home
  • TELEHEALTH
  • Hand Therapy
    • What does a CHT do?
    • Injuries a CHT Treats
  • Injuries
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • CMC Arthritis
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
    • DeQuervain Tenosynovitis
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Dupuytren Contracture
    • Finger Fracture
    • Ganglion Cyst
    • OsteoArthritis
    • Tennis Elbow/Golfer's Elbow
    • Thumb Sprain
    • Trigger Finger
  • Treatments
    • Mobility - Range of Moition
    • Strengthening
    • Manual Therapy
    • Managing Swelling & Inflammation
    • Managing Pain
    • Managing Scar
    • Heat, Cold & Paraffin
    • Ultrasound
    • Electrical Stimulation
    • Iontophoresis
    • Education
    • Orthotic Fabrication, Splints & Braces
    • Therapeutic Taping
  • Exercises
    • Tendon Gliding Exercises
    • Finger Blocking Exercises
    • Finger Bending Stretches
    • Finger Straightening Exercises
    • Thumb Bending Exercises
    • Thumb Straightening Exercises
    • Wrist Exercises
    • Forearm & Elbow Exercises
    • Nerve Gliding Exercises
    • Computer Stretches
  • Blog
  • Store
  • Contact Us