Sling |
When will I go home? |
What can I do? |
What can’t I do? |
| None | You will be discharged on the same day as the operation | Rest for 3 days | No lifting |
Acute phase (0-2 weeks)
Goals
- Reduce pain
Rehabilitation
- Rest in bandaging for 3 days
- Remove bulky bandage at 3 days and gentle movement of hand
Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)
Goals
- Control pain
- Regain range of movement
Rehabilitation
- Mobilise wrist and hand as tolerated
- Desensitisation program
- Median nerve gliding exercises
Late phase (>6 weeks)
Goals
- Restore hand function
- Regain strength, proprioception and function
Rehabilitation
- Regain full function with range of movement and loading
- Resistance and hand gripping exercises
Guidelines for return to functional activities
Driving |
Lifting |
Swimming |
Golf |
| 2 weeks | 6 weeks | 2 weeks | 6 weeks |
