Rock Climbing Wrist Stability - Bracelet Test

[@ChargedJosh]

It does seem to reduce pain when doing this. I went to the doctors about it concerned of tfcc last time but I keep getting the same pain like this that is preventing me to climb for a couple weeks at a time. Does antagonistic wrist training help prevent this or are there any known ways to lower the risk of injury aside from tapping

[@TheClimbingDoctor]

Taping with this test helps confirm the injury and then you need to train stability and sensory motor control at the wrist to rehab and reduce the risk. It is a slow process as wrist injuries can be complicated and the anatomy of the wrist makes it challenging to stabilize.

[@harixd4158]

Do tfcc ever heal?

[@TheClimbingDoctor]

It is not uncommon for people with TFCC injuries return back to sport at full (or close to full strength) with proper physical therapy that focuses on unloading the tissues, increasing pain-free mobility, improving muscle performance, and restoring optimal movement. It is more likely that the wrist gains improved sensory motor control than the TFCC repairing itself - but some of this depends on the extent of the injury, the location, and individual factors.