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Conditions
Forearm Strain
Category:
Diagnosis:
Description:
Predictors:
Forearm-Wrist
Forearm Strain
Overuse or sudden load to forearm muscles/tendons causing pain and tightness.
Pain with resisted wrist/finger motions; tenderness along muscle bellies.
Non-Operative
Therapy:
Light Activities:
Moderate Activities:
Relative rest; stretching; eccentric strengthening; ergonomic review; gradual return.
2–4 weeks
4–6 weeks
Surgery
Surgery Probability:
Very low
Indications:
Recovery to Light Activities:
Recovery to Moderate Activities:
Sucess Rates:
Complication Rates:
Only for rare full‑thickness tears.
1–2 weeks for light ADLs
4–6 weeks to moderate activity
Excellent with conservative care
4–6 weeks
Predictors:
Excellent with conservative care
Re‑injury risk 5–10%
Helpful Devices
Forearm Compression Sleeve
Reusable Cold Pack
TheraBand FlexBar
Wrist Brace
Massage Ball
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