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Effects of Exercises in Grip Strength and Wrist Stability on Pain and Function in Patients with Nonspecific Chronic Wrist Pain | Abstract
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European Journal of Sports & Exercise Science

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Effects of Exercises in Grip Strength and Wrist Stability on Pain and Function in Patients with Nonspecific Chronic Wrist Pain

Author(s): Sarishti Modi*

Non-specific chronic wrist pain is defined as wrist discomfort that does not have a specific cause, such as trauma. It can compromise function, muscular strength, and grip strength by limiting the range of motion of the wrist and hand joints. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the impact of wrist stability training in conjunction with grip-strengthening activities on wrist pain and function in individuals with non-specific chronic wrist pain. Thirteen people suffering from wrist pain were the study's subjects. Exercises designed to enhance the grip in conjunction with wrist stability training were administered to 15 participants and 16 control subjects in order to assess the impact of the combination. The experimental group engaged in training related to wrist stability. For four weeks, 20 minutes a day, twice a week, were dedicated to grip-strengthening exercises and wrist stability training. Additionally, relaxation massage and conservative physical therapy were scheduled during this time. For four weeks, the control group underwent conservative physical therapy and relaxation massage for forty minutes each day, twice a week. The degree of discomfort was assessed using a visual pain scale both before and after therapy, and the function of the wrist was assessed using a patient-rated wrist examination. The patient-rated wrist evaluation considerably lowered (p<0.001), grip strength and muscle strength significantly increased (p<0.001), and the visual score dramatically decreased in the time effect before and after the intervention in both groups.