A sprained wrist typically occurs after a fall on an
outstretched hand stretches or tears the ligaments of the wrist.
Common causes of wrist sprains include the following: -
Accidental falls - Playing contact sports, or sports with the
potential for falls (in-line skating, snowboarding, cycling,
soccer, football, baseball, volleyball, etc..) - Poor balance -
Limited flexibility - Muscle weakness - Loose joints - Failure
to use proper protective equipment such as wrist guards. - Pain,
tenderness, and swelling around the wrist after a fall -
Redness, warmth, or bruising around the wrist - Limited range of
motion in the joint - A dull deep ache in the wrist If you
experience these symptoms after a fall, you should see a
physician for an exam and possible tests to look for fractures
(some wrist fractures may be misdiagnosed as sprains), or if
s/he suspects a ligament has torn completely. Wrist sprains are
graded according to their severity: Grade 1 – over-stretching /
micro-tears of ligaments Grade 2 - partial li