“Can I undergo physical therapy to recover from my hand sprain?”

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“Can I undergo physical therapy to recover from my hand sprain?”

I sprained my head while playing baseball. Should I consider physical therapy to recover from it faster? How will it help me?

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**Rizkalla Youssef** Physical Therapist Valley Stream, NY · Accepted Answer

Rizkalla Youssef Physical Therapist Valley Stream, NY

Sure ,physical therapy will definitely help .

**Rizkalla Youssef** Physical Therapist Valley Stream, NY · Accepted Answer

Rizkalla Youssef Physical Therapist Valley Stream, NY

Sure you should start physical therapy. Will definitely help you might use heat/cold. Ultrasound therapy and so on.

**Dr. Whitney Grandy** Physical Therapist Silver Spring, Maryland · Accepted Answer

Dr. Whitney Grandy Physical Therapist Silver Spring, Maryland

You can see a therapist. I’d recommend one that specializes in hand therapy.

**Mr. Ramakrishnan Kavaserry** Physical Therapist Henrico, VA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Ramakrishnan Kavaserry Physical Therapist Henrico, VA

Yes.

**Mr. Anthony C. Tullock** Physical Therapist Greeneville, TN · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony C. Tullock Physical Therapist Greeneville, TN

Yes, PT will help in facilitating a faster recovery by promoting proper movement patterns while allowing tissue healing.

**Braxton Cosby** Physical Therapist Loganville, GA · Accepted Answer

Braxton Cosby Physical Therapist Loganville, GA

Yes get treatment to prevent future damage.

**Ms. Malia Tallett** Physical Therapist Hilo, Hawaii · Accepted Answer

Ms. Malia Tallett Physical Therapist Hilo, Hawaii

I would recommend seeing an occupational therapist or physical therapist who is specialized in hands. The hand is very complicated.

**Dr. Thomas Dipaolo** Physical Therapist Fanwood, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Thomas Dipaolo Physical Therapist Fanwood, NJ

Absolutely. PT will help relieve pain and swelling which will speed up the healing process