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Do I Need Therapy for my Mallet Finger?

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I highly recommended you go to an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT). Most OT’s or PT’s that specialize in the hand and arm are Certified Hand Therapists (CHT).  They have undergone additional training, education, and clinical experience in common conditions and diseases of the hand and arm. Often a doctor will refer you …

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Can I Play Golf or Play Sports with a Mallet Finger?

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According to Americanfamilyphysician.org, most people can still play sports with a finger in a splint. However, some sports are harder to play due to having a bulky splint on your finger. If you have to catch, grip a ball, or wear gloves, you may find it more difficult. You may also feel as if you are …

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What if My Mallet Finger Never Heals?

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Occasionally, even if you follow the direction of your doctor, therapist, and this program, there is a chance you may still end up with a droopy finger. It is not uncommon to have around a 10 degree extensor lag, also known as a droop, to the tip of  your finger. That is just the nature …

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Safe and Simple Exercises For Your Mallet Finger Injury

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Most importantly, it is important to know where you are in your mallet finger recovery process. If you have been wearing your splint for less than 6 weeks then typically, you can not start any exercises to the tip of your finger. Now, you are usually cleared to exercise the uninvolved fingers and joints, basically, …

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How to Treat a Mallet Finger Injury

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The most common treatment for your mallet finger injury is splinting. Your affected finger is typically placed in a splint for six to eight weeks. Sometimes longer depending on the length of time you’ve had the mallet finger injury. Occasionally, if you sustained a bony mallet finger and the bone fragment is too big, well …

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Your Chiropractor Can Not Fix Your Mallet Finger

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This blog post may be an unpopular opinion among some people. Nonetheless, I feel is a very important issue to discuss . Over many years working in the field of hand and arm rehabilitation, I think it is time to address a question I have heard over and over again and that is: Can my …

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Top 3 Mallet Finger Treatment Tips

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In this blog post, we are going to talk about the top 3 mallet finger treatment tips to get the best results for your mallet finger. These are position, compliance, and exercise progression. First, if you’re not exactly sure what a mallet finger injury is, then check out this blog post first. I explain this small …

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What causes a Mallet Finger Injury?

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This can happen when a ball or other object strikes the tip of your finger or thumb, and forcibly bends it. This condition is caused by an injury to the extensor tendon at the DIP joint. It can also be caused by a laceration, or cut, to the back of your finger. But most commonly …

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What is a Mallet Finger Injury?

Mallet Finger, Mallet Finger Splint

Commonly known as a “droopy” finger, a mallet finger injury is when your finger extensor tendon is damaged or injured in some way. This extensor tendon is responsible for straightening the tip of your finger.  Unfortunately, when the tendon is injured, usually by a cut or break, you are unable to lift the tip of …

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