Physical Therapy Treatment for De Quervain’s Syndrome

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Physical Therapy Treatment for De Quervain’s Syndrome

Physical Therapy Treatment for De Quervain’s Syndrome

De Quervain’s syndrome is an irritation of two tendons that can result in pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist. It occurs when the tendons at the wrist become irritated due to repeated hand or wrist movements. Pain is often reproduced with resisted movements of the thumb.

Physical Therapy treatment includes:

Soft tissue mobilizations
Dry needling
Progressive strengthening of the affected muscles

To assess your progress with physical therapy, we will look at the strength of your thumb, improvements in pain/strength with provocative wrist motions, and track the progress you make towards your individualized goals.

Physical Therapy for a Mallet finger

Mallet finger occurs when patients are unable to extend the joint at the end of the finger, either due to a tendon rupture or an avulsion fracture.

Physical Therapy for Hand Fractures

With 27 bones in the hand, there are several different types of fractures in the hand. Symptoms typically include various combinations of swelling, bruising, tenderness, difficulty moving fingers and visible deformity. Some cases require surgery and others do not.

Physical Therapy for a Trigger Finger

Trigger finger happens when tendons, or their protective sheath, around your fingers or thumb swell up or thicken. The swelling makes it hard for your affected digits to move smoothly. Severe cases can “freeze” your fingers in a flexed position.