Joint Protection: wrist/hands
This position puts the least stress on your wrists
Neutral wrist position
Primary prevention focuses on this goal
Preventing an injury before it happens
Secondary prevention begins when this first appears
Pain, soreness, or at the first sign of symptoms
Holding objects in this position for long periods increases shoulder strain
Overhead or raised arm position
Tertiary prevention focuses on athletes who have this?
Existing injury or chronic injury
This habit increases wrist/hand strain during daily activites
Tight or sustained grip?
Reduces injury severity without stopping all activity
Activity modifications
Using this instead of your thumbs helps spread pressure during tasks like pushing snaps together
Heel of hand
Strengthening these muscles helps protect the shoulder joint
Shoulder stabilizers (rotator cuff muscles) and core muscles
Carrying objects this way reduced shoulder load
Carrying items close to the body
Long-term use of this may help protect joints after an injury
Braces or orthotics
A supportive tool used in secondary prevention
Taping, bracing, or rest breaks
One way to reduce hand or wrist stress during repetitive tasks
Taking breaks, using both hands, or switching tasks?
One primary prevention strategy used
Posture awareness, proper propulsion techniques, or recovery routines
Ignoring pain can lead to this
Chronic injuries
Why do shoulder injuries often develop slowly in wheelchair users?
Chronic, repetitive overloading/overuse of the shoulder joint overtime
Why is energy conservation important during tertiary prevention?
Reduces stress on the injured joints and prevents flare-ups