Finger Injury Therapy in Singapore
A fractured, jammed or cut finger can leave you with stiffness, swelling or reduced grip long after the initial injury has healed. At the Centre for Advanced Rehabilitation (CARe), our AHPC-registered hand therapists treat finger fractures, tendon injuries and ligament sprains with tailored therapy programmes, including tendon gliding exercises and custom splinting, to help restore movement and function to your hand.
Finger injury therapy at CARe
Fingers are put under load constantly, and injuries here (fractures, tendon injuries, ligament sprains and jammed or dislocated joints) can affect grip, dexterity and everyday tasks even after the initial injury has settled. At the Centre for Advanced Rehabilitation (CARe), finger injury rehabilitation is led by the AHPC-registered occupational therapists in our hand therapy service, part of a clinic team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Care is conservative and rehabilitative (we do not perform surgery) and often follows on from a doctor's initial management of a fracture or acute injury.
How we approach finger injuries
Assessment first
Your therapist will take a detailed history of how the injury happened and any treatment you have already had (such as a cast, buddy strap or surgical repair) and assess the joint's movement, swelling and strength. Because fingers work together as a chain, the assessment also looks at how the injury affects your overall hand function.
Custom splinting
Many finger injuries need a period of protective splinting to allow healing while still permitting safe, controlled movement. Our therapists fabricate custom splints fitted to your finger and adjust them as your injury progresses.
Tendon gliding exercises
Tendon gliding exercises help the flexor and extensor tendons in the finger move freely against surrounding tissue, reducing stiffness and adhesions that commonly follow fractures, tendon repairs and prolonged splinting.
Scar and swelling management
Where an injury has involved a wound, surgery or prolonged swelling, your therapist may guide scar massage, desensitisation and swelling-reduction techniques to support recovery of movement and comfort.
Graded strengthening and return to activity
As movement recovers, a graded strengthening programme helps rebuild grip and dexterity for daily tasks, hobbies, sport or manual work, progressed according to how your finger responds.
Pain-relief modalities where appropriate
Selected physical agent modalities may be used to support symptom relief and tissue healing as part of your wider plan.
What finger injury therapy can help with
Therapy at CARe may help with:
- Finger fractures, once initial fracture management is complete
- Tendon injuries and ligament sprains
- Stiffness after a cast, splint or surgery
- Reduced grip strength and dexterity
- Scar sensitivity or swelling after an injury
If you have a new, visibly deformed or numb finger, an open wound, or suspect a fracture that has not yet been assessed, please see a doctor first. These need medical assessment and, where relevant, imaging, before therapy begins.
What to expect at your appointment
Your first session includes a full assessment of the injured finger and hand, a review of any prior treatment or imaging, and an agreed therapy plan. If you have a referral letter, X-ray report or surgical notes, bring them along. They are helpful, but not required to start.
Your home programme
You will receive clear guidance on splint wear, tendon gliding and home exercises so recovery continues between sessions, with your programme reviewed and progressed at each visit.
Our clinic locations
CARe @ Camden: 1 Orchard Boulevard, #11-05 Camden Medical Centre, Singapore 248649. Phone / WhatsApp: +65 8040 6409
CARe @ Parkway: 1 Marine Parade Central, #07-07 Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408. Phone / WhatsApp: +65 8040 6409
CARe @ Novena: 101 Irrawaddy Road, #17-10 Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565. Phone / WhatsApp: +65 8040 6409
Ready to get your finger moving again?
Book a finger injury assessment with our hand therapy team at any of our clinics. Contact us and we will arrange a suitable time.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start therapy after a finger fracture?
This depends on your doctor's fracture management and how the injury is healing. Many people start once initial immobilisation is complete or as advised by their doctor. Your therapist will coordinate around that timeline rather than a fixed rule.
My finger is still stiff months after the injury: can that still improve?
Stiffness can often be improved with targeted tendon gliding and stretching even some time after injury, though results vary by individual and how the injury originally healed. Your therapist will assess your finger and explain what to realistically expect.
Do I need a referral to book a finger injury assessment?
No referral is required, though if you have already seen a doctor and have a fracture diagnosis or surgical notes, bringing them along helps your therapist plan your treatment safely.