Wrist sprains and RSI
Wrist pain from a sprain or from repetitive strain at work or on devices.
By Andrew Ellis, AHPRA registered physiotherapist · Reviewed July 2026
What it is
Wrist pain can come from a one off sprain, such as a fall onto the hand, or from repetitive strain through typing, tools or repetitive tasks. Most settle well once the cause is understood and the load is managed.
Signs and symptoms
Everyone is different, but these are common with wrist sprains and rsi. You may have some and not others.
How physiotherapy helps
We assess the wrist to rule out anything that needs imaging, then settle the pain with hands on therapy and build a graded strengthening program. We look closely at your workstation and the repetitive tasks involved so the strain eases and does not return.
- Wrist assessment
- Hands on therapy
- Graded strengthening
- Workstation and task advice
How we treat it
The right mix depends on your assessment. These are the services we most often draw on for this.
Exercise and rehabilitation
Tailored programs to rebuild mobility, strength and confidence in the movements that matter to you.
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Soft tissue release
Skilled hands on work through muscles, tendons and ligaments to ease tension and restore flexibility.
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Workers compensation and CTP physiotherapy
Focused care for work and road injuries, billed directly to the insurer, with same day reports.
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Trigger point dry needling
Fine needles into trigger points to release muscle tension and ease referred pain. A core focus at PACT.
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What you pay, with or without cover
Every appointment is a full, unhurried session with the time to work through complex, persistent problems. The fee is $165 for an initial visit and $142 for a follow up, and if you have Medicare, private health extras or an accepted claim, here is what you pay.
Paying privately
No referral or paperwork needed. Every visit is a full, unhurried session with the time it needs.
With a Medicare plan
A GP Chronic Disease Management referral rebates $61.80 on every visit, up to 5 a year.
With private health extras
Claim on the spot through HICAPS. The gap depends on your fund and level of cover. See all health funds
Workers comp & CTP
Accepted workers compensation and CTP claims are billed straight to your insurer, and we handle the paperwork.
Every bar is drawn to the same scale, from $0 to the standard fee. Private health gaps vary with your fund and your level of extras cover.
Other problems we help with
Pain rarely sits in one neat box. These are commonly linked, and we treat them all.
Good to know before you book
Could my desk setup be causing this?
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Do I need a referral?
Can it be managed by telehealth?
This page is general information about wrist sprains and rsi, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an assessment. If you are concerned about your symptoms, book an appointment or see your GP.
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