Then adjustments to the wrist to normalize the arch structure. Also, adjustments to any accompanying elbow, shoulder, and neck problems. Splinting is no longer recommended in most cases. IF a splint is used at all it should be very flexible support worn only at night if it's difficult to sleep. Or at work a splint is worn to function as a reminder to keep the wrist straight.
Rehabilitation is started as soon as the person can stand the work.
Wrist flexion and extension with dumbbells. High number of repetitions with very light weights. A very special kind of putty is used to do a series of squeezing exercises. All are geared to strengthen the supportive structures of the wrist and promote better healing. Today vast differences in therapeutic approaches prevail among various health care practitioners.