Treatment of Ulnar Wrist Pain

Course overview

Ulnar-sided wrist pain is often referred to as a "black box" or the "low back pain of the wrist," due to its being a challenging area with various etiologies. This is the second course in a two-part series that describes how to interpret the findings in the wrist exam discussed in the first course and develop a treatment plan. Among others, treatment strategies for TFCC pathology, LT instability, and midcarpal instability will be described. We will discuss the role of orthoses, activity modification, exercise, and proprioceptive training for all diagnoses and will explore several examples. This course is designed for occupational therapists and physical therapists who treat wrist conditions.