Moderate Pulley Strain
A moderate pulley strain is a significant insult to the annular pulley (or multiple pulleys) without a rupture.
Recovery at this stage is characterized by pre-loading exercises and movement re-education. It is what rotator cuff exercises for the shoulder are to the hand, and the exercises you employ in this stage can be tools that you can later rely on for basic maintenance.
TREATMENTThe best thing you can do for any pulley injury is to get it analyzed by a professional to make sure everything’s OK. Avoid activities that cause pain, and H-Tape when actively using your injured finger.
For step-by-step rehab instructions to get you back on the wall pain-free, check out the CCDPT A2 Pulley Strain Program.
WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW 
Do:
✓ H-Tape when actively using the finger (Climbing, carrying groceries, shoveling, skiing)
✓ Modify your climbing and your daily activities to include only pain free movements
✓ Get it checked out by a trusted practitioner
Don’t:
✖ Buddy tape
✖ Full crimp
✖ Full body weight hangboard (I’m talking to you too 5.13/v10+ climbers)
✖ Just tape it and keep climbing as before
Come back stronger.
Get step-by-step instructions to get you back on the wall in 4-6 weeks.
Useful Stuff from the Blog:
How, when, and why to H-tape (and when not to!)