📌 Understanding Mallet Finger 📌 Mallet finger, also known as “baseball finger,” is a common injury where the tendon at the tip of the finger is damaged. This often occurs due to a sudden impact or force, such as a ball striking the finger. 🏀⚾️ 🔹 Symptoms: • Drooping fingertip that can’t be straightened • Pain and swelling at the fingertip • Bruising and tenderness 🔹 Causes: • Sports injuries • Accidental jamming of the finger • Direct trauma 🔹 Treatment: • Splinting: Wearing a splint to ke

🚨Understanding Mallet Finger & How to Tape for Recovery!🤕 Mallet finger occurs when the end joint (DIP) of a finger is injured, it can be from rupturing the tendon or avulsing (pulling) the bone off where the tendon attaches to leaving it unable to straighten on its own. 🏥 After your initial bracing and rehab, taping can be a game-changer for getting back into the game safely! 🏈 Watch how it’s done above and keep those fingers in top form! #theclubphysio #physio #trainer #MalletFingerRecover

How to remove your splint and clean your finger during 24/7 mallet splinting…. At the end you can see a taping technique to assist in keeping the DIP joint straight (you can wear this tape underneath the splint - but do not rely on this tape technique alone) #activehandrehab #handtherapy #fingerinjury #splinthygiene #malletfinger #womaninbusiness #fingerrehab | Active Hand Rehab. Hand Therapy Services | Facebook