Wrist Fracture Physiotherapy in Singapore

What is a Wrist Fracture?

A wrist fracture is a break in one or more bones of the wrist, most commonly the distal radius, and sometimes the ulna or carpal bones.

This injury usually requires immobilisation (cast or splint) to allow proper healing. However, after immobilisation, the wrist often becomes stiff, weak, and painful, requiring physiotherapy for full recovery.

If you are looking for wrist fracture physiotherapy in Singapore, ACE Physio Sports can help.

What Causes a Wrist Fracture?

Wrist fractures commonly occur due to:

• Falling onto an outstretched hand
• Sports injuries
• Road traffic accidents
• Direct impact to the wrist
• Osteoporosis (weakened bones)

Symptoms of a Wrist Fracture

Symptoms are usually immediate after injury.

Common symptoms include:

• Severe wrist pain
• Swelling and bruising
• Deformity (in some cases)
• Difficulty moving the wrist
• Pain when gripping or lifting
• Reduced strength
• Stiffness after immobilisation

Patients often describe it as:

• “Severe pain in wrist after fall”
• “Cannot move my wrist properly”
• “Weak grip after cast removal”
• “Stiffness after fracture healing”

What Should I Do?

• Seek immediate medical care for diagnosis
• Follow immobilisation instructions (cast/splint)
• Keep the wrist elevated to reduce swelling
• Start physiotherapy after immobilisation

Early rehabilitation is key to full recovery.

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What Shouldn’t I Do?

• Do not ignore a suspected fracture
• Avoid moving the wrist excessively before healing
• Do not skip rehabilitation after cast removal
• Avoid heavy lifting too early

Physiotherapy Treatment for Wrist Fracture

At ACE Physio Sports, physiotherapy focuses on restoring mobility, strength, and function after healing.

Assessment

• Wrist movement and strength evaluation
• Functional hand assessment
• Identification of stiffness and weakness

Treatment Approaches

1. Mobility Restoration

• Joint mobilisation
• Range of motion exercises

2. Strengthening Exercises

• Grip strengthening
• Wrist and forearm strengthening
• Functional hand training

3. Flexibility & Stretching

• Stretching tight muscles and tissues
• Improving wrist flexibility

4. Swelling Management

• Elevation techniques
• Compression strategies

5. Manual Therapy

• Soft tissue techniques
• Improving comfort and mobility

6. Functional Rehabilitation

• Return to daily activities
• Sport-specific rehab (if required)

7. Education & Prevention

• Safe return to activity
• Injury prevention strategies

Our goal is to restore pain-free movement, strength, and full hand function.

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Recovery & Long-Term Effects

Recovery timeline:

• Bone healing: 4–8 weeks
• Full recovery: Several weeks to months

With proper physiotherapy:

✔ Improved mobility and strength ✔ Return to normal activities ✔ Reduced stiffness and pain

Without rehabilitation, it may lead to:

• Persistent stiffness
• Weak grip strength
• Reduced wrist movement
• Long-term functional limitations

Why Choose ACE Physio Sports

ACE Physio Sports in Singapore, near East Coast Road, provides expert orthopaedic rehabilitation.

✔ Specialised fracture rehabilitation programs ✔ Personalised physiotherapy treatment ✔ One-on-one expert care ✔ Evidence-based techniques ✔ Focus on full functional recovery

If your wrist feels stiff or weak after a fracture, physiotherapy is essential for a complete recovery.

Book Appointment

Regain strength and movement in your wrist with expert physiotherapy.

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