Rehabilitation for Radial Nerve Palsy

Radial nerve palsy is a result of compression of the radial nerve, often caused by fracture of the humerus bone. This results in pain, weakness, or loss of function in a person’s wrist, hand, and fingers.

Radial nerve palsy can be caused by pressure injuries caused by awkward body positions for long periods of time, such as while working or sleeping; bruises that put pressure on the radial nerve; growths such as tumors or cysts; and devices such as tight watches pressing on the wrist or crutches pressing under the arm.

Radial nerve palsy symptoms include:

• Numbness from the triceps down to the fingers.

• Problems extending the wrist or fingers.

• Pinching and grasping problems.

• Weakness or inability to control muscles from the triceps down to the fingers.

• Wrist drop – when the wrist hangs limply and the patient cannot lift it.

Physical therapy to build and maintain muscle strength can help to heal and improve nerve function. Massage treatment is another option for . Massage can break up scar tissue and make the radial nerve more responsive.

Performing hand massage and treating radial nerve damage can be both accomplished by SIFSOF’s home rehabilitation equipment: the Portable Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves: SIFREHAB-1.0 .

This rehabilitation glove would increase force in the direction in which the user is attempting to move (open or close fingers). In this method, the nerve’s natural function will be restored, as well as the flexibility of the entire hand.

In addition to movement stabilization and nerve tone workout, the hand therapy device can give resistance in the opposite direction. The concept may undoubtedly be adopted for a wide range of users and purposes, particularly for people suffering from Radial Nerve Palsy issue.

SIFREHAB-1.0 is a piece of home rehabilitation equipment that provides low-cost, safe, intensive, and task-oriented hand treatment exercises that would help in the radial nerve palsy occupational therapy. Indeed, these activities can aid in a patient’s speedy recovery by allowing them to carry out their everyday life tasks at home. As a result, people suffering from Radial Nerve Palsy  will be encouraged to buy these rehabilitation gloves in order to regain their independence.

Reference: Radial Nerve Palsy