I'd say go see your G.P and ask to be referred to a hand specialist, or go private.

Too many people ignore hand injuries and cause long term damage, tendon and ligiment damage can be fixed and physio can be set up to help you regain full range of movement, in the right time.

Some surgeries see patients put into splints and have to follow a six week rehab program (flexor tendon injuries) this includes weekly physio and O.T assessments to monitor progress and allow tendons to heal.


If surgery is not required then general strengthening ex's may be issued.
Bottom line, you need your hands for every day activities and it's quite a distressing time when people lose the ability to do what they'd normally take for granted.


If your struggling to clench a full fist and apply pressure with your other hand then hitting pads or people will only delay the healing process.

Kelly