Treating Soccer Wrist Injuries

Wrist braces for soccer players can be a useful aid to healing  wrist injuries that may be experienced during a game. Wrist injuries are commonly caused by players falling onto an outstretched hand. However, they can also result from contact with another player or a collision with a fixture such as a goal post. If the wrist injury results from a fall that the player attempts to break with his hand, the result can range from a contusion to a ligament injury to a sprain and finally to a wrist fracture at the most serious end of the range. If the soccer player has suffered a contusion or wrist fracture, there is not much that a wrist brace will do to help. However, if he or she has suffered a wrist ligament injury or sprain, a wrist brace can play an important role in recovery.

The purpose of the wrist support would be to stabilize the injured ligaments or other soft tissues and give them a chance to heal fully and properly. Even after healing is complete, it may be useful to continue wearing the wrist brace for a while after the player has resumed playing soccer.

If the soccer player has not previously injured a wrist, a wrist brace can still help to support the joint in the event that he or she attempts to break a fall using the wrist. By doing so, it will reduce the risk of a wrist injury occurring in the first place.

Wrist Fractures

In certain cases, if the soccer player has fractured his or her wrist, compression gloves are a form of wrist support that can also be useful in treating the injury. They will provide compression and support to promote successful healing. However, we should emphasize that a wrist fracture is a serious medical event and you should seek assistance from a qualified medical professional as a matter of urgency. Follow the advice he or she provides and wear compression gloves only if and when he or she recommends this.