A mallet finger, sometimes called “baseball finger” because it can be common in baseball players, is a deformity of the finger typically caused by injury. Most likely, a hard object like a ball struck the tip of your finger or your finger was bent forcefully when lifting a heavy object or performing a daily task. A mallet finger can happen to anybody. These are some signs that you may have mallet finger.

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a soft-tissue treatment that utilizes specialized tools to provide compressive strokes to manipulate the skin, myofascial tissue, muscles, and tendons. The compressive strokes from IASTM help stimulate the healing process to the injured area to aid and speed up recovery.

Contusions, often referred to as bruises, are common occurrences for our hands, and when sustained during sport, exercise, or physical tasks, there is potential for a severe contusion. Consulting a medical doctor is necessary, and a hand therapist can help rehabilitate your hand.