When you have a sprained thumb, it will be because of a torn UCL most of the time. The UCL is divided into two sections: the accessory collateral ligament (ACL) and the proper collateral ligament (PCL). These two parts work together to keep your thumb base stable. You also have a rad...
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Physical Therapy for Skier’s Thumb Physical therapy can be very effective in non-operative treatment of grade 1 and 2 UCL sprains. The primary focus of early intervention during the acute stage of such injuries involves immobilization of the MCP joint with a thumb spica orthosis to allow the...