Do you have trigger finger? Are you looking for trigger finger treatment? Physiotherapy treatment is very effective for treating trigger finger. Physioharbor offer physiotherapy at home by best physiotherapists for trigger finger. We provide best trigger finger treatment in Gurgaon.
What happens in trigger finger?
The other name of trigger finger is locked finger and stenosing tenosynovitis. It is characterized by the inflammation of tendons and sheaths or pulley of finger due to repeated friction. Most commonly it occurs in third and fourth finger. Sometimes this inflammation occurs in thumb also, called trigger thumb.
Trigger finger causes & symptoms
Causes of trigger finger
● Work related disorders
● Any direct trauma
● Renal problem
● Rheumatic problems
● With age, tendons tend to weaken
● Diabetes
● Repetitive movement of finger, wrist, thumb
● Constant use of mouse, phone, playing video games for long hours
● Sports activities
● Past injury related to joints can also affect the tendons
● Carpal tunnel syndrome
● Gout
● DeQuervain’s disease
● Hypothyroidism
● Stress
Symptoms of trigger finger
● Pain
● Inflammation
● Tenderness
● Swelling in affected area
● Morning stiffness in finger
● Clicking sound
● Finger get locked
● Restricted range of motion
● Inability to move the finger i.e. complete bending and straightening of finger
● Small nodule that is painful on palpation is present at palm just beneath the finger
● Pain can radiate up to palm
● Weaken hand grip
● Numbness in extreme conditions
Physiotherapy treatment for trigger finger
Physioharbor provides trigger finger physiotherapy service at Gurgaon. We offer a unique and customized treatment plan which helps the patient to restore complete strength and mobility. Our treatment starts with thorough assessment.
● Physiotherapy treatments starts with R.I.C.E. protocol that includes complete rest in finger splint, ice therapy, compressive bandage or finger taping helps in immediate swelling reduction
● Hot fomentation, wax therapy helps in pain reduction and soft tissue relaxation
● Ultrasonic, LASER, TENS, IFT helps in healing, muscle strengthening and stimulation
● Specific stretching and strengthening exercises for finger and hand muscles
● Your physio will teach you special home exercise program to restore your finger mobility
● Learn Ergonomic changes from your physio doctor which you need to follow at your workstation i.e. use of mouse, mobile, kitchen ergonomic modification. Follow proper ergonomic advice
● At Physioharbor, we teach you correct posture for the prevention of further deterioration
● Finger Taping technique helps in stabilization and early recovery
● Soft tissue manipulation
● Trigger point release therapy
● Manual physiotherapy includes finger mobilization and manipulation increased the range of motion and helps in pain reduction as well.
● We teach you how to do self-mobilization for your finger as well