Thumb Pain,De Quervain's diseases /Tenovaginitis-How Physiotherapy can Help You-Dr. Ashutosh Sharma (PT)

Whatis De Quervain's diseases /tenosynovitis/Tenovaginitis or Thumb Pain

Pain in base of thumb present with swelling and inflammation and increased by repetitive motion and with wrist movement.

Which activity of your body Increases your Problem?

1.Gripping

2.cloth wringing

3.making a Fist

4.wrist movement

Causes & Risk Factor

Causes:

Overuse of wrist

Associated with pregnancy

Rheumatoid Diseases

Direct injury to your wrist or Tendon

Risk factors for De Quervain's are:

Age: ages  between of 30 and 50

Sex: common in women.

Pregnancy: Associated with pregnancy.

Baby care. Lifting your child repeatedly involves using your thumbs as leverage and may also be associated with the condition.

Jobs or hobbies or work that includes continue using mobile phone chatting that involve repetitive thumb ,hand and wrist motions.

Symptoms

1. Pain present at base of  thumb
2. Swelling near  and around the base of thumb
3. Difficulty in thumb movement and wrist
4. Pain increases in activity includes grasping, pinching, wringing, fisting

If the condition goes too long without treatment, the pain may spread further into your thumb, back into your forearm or both. Pinching, grasping and other movements of your thumb and wrist aggravate the pain.

How physiotherapy/Physiotherapist can help you?

A physio can help you manage your “Thumb Pain “ & Wrist Pain”and continue (or return to) an active life doing the things you enjoy. Physio can also help with;

Managing your pain

Becoming stronger, fitter and more flexible

Staying active and independent

Avoiding or delaying the need for surgery

Exercise and De Quervain's diseases/tenosynovitis or Thumb Pain

my physio physiotherapist will work with you to develop an exercise plan that's right for you. This may involve some strengthening,stretching exercisesmayofascial release,manual therapy for correction of thumb and wrist joint biomechanics with help of electrotherapy treatment including ULTRASOUND,LASER,COMBINATION THERAPY. My physio  physiotherapist will help you get the right balance between activity and rest so you keep active without feeling undue pain.

If the condition goes too long without treatment, the pain may spread further into your thumb, back into your forearm or both. Pinching, grasping and other movements of your thumb and wrist aggravate the pain.

Physiotherapy can help you in:

■ reduce pain and swelling
■ increase strengthen movement
■ build stronger and healthier muscles, bones
■ relieve tension
■ control swelling
■ Improve your  Activity of daily life
■ reduce tiredness, anxiety or depression
■ reduce the risk of further Damage

Simple tips for managing an acute pain
1.COLD/ICE APPLICATION  provides relief.Place the cold pack  or ICE over the affected part for 10-15 minutes, 2 to 4 times a day to reduce swelling.
2.REST-avoid repetitive activity of wrist and thumb including grasping, pinching, wringing, fisting
3.COMPRESSION OR STABILIZE YOUR JOINT-my physio physiotherapist will use kinesio taping or thumb splint to protect or stabilize your joint.

Can i start my physiotherapy with medical treatment?

Yes you can......!!
Your physiotherapist assists with the physical side of your treatment and your doctor with the medical side. Your physiotherapist will work closely with you and your doctor to share information and review your treatment.
An effective treatment plan may include a combination of exercise, proper use of medications, a balance of rest and relaxation, a healthy diet, joint protection techniques and strategies to conserve energy.
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