Learn how to use kinesiology tape for a quick and easy taping for swelling in the hand. Especially helpful for patients with hand fractures, limited compliance or language barrier, or otherwise challenging cases where you can't use typical edema management techniques.
Plus, easy enough that the patient could be taught to tape themselves!

Shoutout to my amazing colleague who taught me this easy taping strategy. Disclaimer: I am not certified in kinesiology taping, though I do use it daily in my practice as a hand therapist.

Please ask your doctor or rehabilitation professional if taping is safe for you. General contraindications are:
Malignancy
Infection, cellulitis
Open wound
DVT
Previous allergic reaction to Kinesio Tex Tape

General precautions are:
Diabetes
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Patient receiving dialysis/Kidney disease
Organ transplants
Pregnancy

Disclaimer: While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I can't diagnose you via the internet. Please seek advice from a medical or rehabilitation professional prior to starting an exercise program.