KT Tape: Wrist Sprain

Wrist sprains occur when the ligaments of the wrist are stretched beyond their normal limits. Wrist sprains are graded according to the severity of the injury:

Grade I: Mild injury, the ligaments are stretched, but no significant tearing has occurred.
Grade II: Moderate injury, the ligaments may be partially torn.
Grade III: Severe wrist sprain, the ligaments are completely torn, and there may be instability of the joint.
Some common symptoms of a wrist sprain include:

Pain with movement of the wrist
Swelling around the wrist joint
Bruising or discoloration of the skin
Burning or tingling sensations around the wrist
The diagnosis of a wrist sprain is made by knowing how the injury occurred, and looking at the physical examination findings. There are other wrist problems that can have similar symptoms to a sprain, including wrist tendonitis and a wrist fracture or scaphoid fracture.

To ensure that there are not broken bones around the joint, medical imaging using X-Rays and in some cases a MRI can be helpful. This may be done if the diagnosis is unclear or if the symptoms do not resolve as expected.

KT Tape provides both support and a mechanical assist to the damaged ligaments reducing pain while enabling greater range of movement during the recovery process. KT Tape is an appropriate treatment for grade I and grade II sprains and late recovery stages of grade III sprains.

[salsa]

Thank I managed to sprain both wrists left elbow and dislocate my right ankle in the same fall incident. Even holding a knife and fork hurts. A little difficult to apply one handed but i managed it and oh boy what a relief the difference is night and day. Thank you for these vids you made my christmas bearable!

[KTTapevideos]

It should help add support and stability to your wrist. Try the KT Tape Pro version, it will stay on longer.

[KTTapevideos]

Yes. It will help give you support and stability like the brace but it moves with your body. I would recommend the Pro as it will stay on longer. Try it our and let us know how it goes.

[KTTapevideos]

Both methods are effective. The new method was simplified to make it easier to use. But if you prefer this method it will still work for you.

[KTTapevideos]

@clagros sure- KT Tape is available in 39 countries. Email us at info at kt tape dot com and we'll point you in the right direction. Thx.

[KTTapevideos]

@mauribest1 You can wear KT Tape for multiple days at a time- including in the shower or pool. Generally the tape will last 2-3 days- but some applications such as the ones for back pain will often last the full 5 days. We recommend you don't wear KT Tape for more than 5 days at a time. Thx.

[zack]

I just got a wrist sprain at football yesterday and this video really helped. Thank You

[KTTapevideos]

@LehmannDaHero yes- they are 10" strips.

[KTTapevideos]

No. Duct tape will not move with your body the way the tape will which will not provide the same relief and recovery.

[KTTapevideos]

Try the newest application for wrist on our website or the link at the beginning of this video and let us know how it goes.

[KTTapevideos]

I would start with the wrist application on our website. Let us know how it works. You can also go on our "ask an expert" forum to get a customized application from one of our clinicians.

[KTTapevideos]

Most likely. The tape will help it recover faster.

[Straightbangin]

I always wondered the point of the first piece of tape if there's no tension on it

[KTTapevideos]

@whavanas Nice- thx for the post. Does your trainer need some samples to send to his buddies in the NFL? :)

[KTTapevideos]

You're right, this one is tough on your own. If you figure out a good way to self apply, let us know!

[JepJep]

Is the second strip pre-cut in the middle? If I just have a roll of tape, should I cut it into a y-strip? Or is there some other preparation I should do for it?

[KTTapevideos]

@anythinglurh This is a good one, but we are posting a new one for wrist sprains within the next week that will be better. Subscribe to our channel to get an alert when it posts. thx

[nancyjavkhlan]

Will this help support my wrist and relieve pain. I have a weak wrist and I do gymnastics, which is a lot of pressure on my skinny wrist. Spraining my wrist is common and I’ve stopped going to the doctor to hear the same results. Bars of pain shoot up though my ulna 🦴 when I put pressure.

[mrjamessweeney]

This works great but if you have hairy arms shave you're arm hair! Trying to take this off is just as painful as a sprained wrist ...makes me not Wana use the tape

[StrawberryNinjaNibbles]

I see that this wrist tape application is different from the updated version, does that mean that this way was deemed incorrect/ineffective etc? Why did the taping method change?
Thanks