Radial Nerve Injury Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Common causes

The radial nerve winds around the back of the upper arm bone, which makes it vulnerable. Fractures of the humeral shaft are a classic cause. So is prolonged pressure on the upper arm, like falling asleep with an arm draped over a chair (sometimes called Saturday night palsy). Crutch misuse and tight tourniquets can also compress it.

What you'll notice

Difficulty lifting the wrist and fingers, and weakness straightening the thumb. Grip also feels weak, because without the wrist extended the finger flexors can't work efficiently. There may be numbness over the back of the hand near the thumb.

Rehabilitation while the nerve heals

Compression injuries often recover within weeks to a few months. Injuries with nerve damage from fractures may take longer. During that time:

A dynamic wrist splint holds the wrist extended so you can still use your hand for daily tasks. Daily range of motion keeps the wrist and finger joints from stiffening. As muscles start working again, we introduce gentle active exercises and progress to strength and function.

Nerve recovery is tracked with regular muscle testing. If recovery isn't progressing as expected, nerve conduction studies and a specialist opinion help decide next steps.

Exercises often used for Radial Nerve Injury

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All elbow, wrist and hand exercises

Frequently asked questions