De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX
De Quervain's tenosynovitis can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist, making gripping, lifting, opening containers, and thumb movements uncomfortable. Bridge Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX provides individualized physical therapy to help address pain, improve wrist and thumb mobility and strength, and restore comfortable hand function.
Treatment is tailored to your symptoms, activity level, and functional goals and may include mobility exercises, progressive strengthening when appropriate, activity modification, and education on reducing movements that aggravate symptoms. Bridge Physical Therapy also serves patients traveling from Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, Celina, and surrounding Collin County communities.
Symptoms & Limitations
De Quervain's tenosynovitis causes pain along the thumb side of the wrist. Gripping, lifting, opening containers, or moving the thumb may increase symptoms.
Evaluation
Evaluation includes thumb and wrist mobility, strength, pain patterns, and functional hand use.
Treatment
Treatment may include activity modification, mobility exercises, strengthening when appropriate, and education on reducing aggravating movements.
FAQ
What causes De Quervain's tenosynovitis?
Repetitive thumb and wrist use can contribute to irritation around the tendons.
Where does it hurt?
Pain is commonly felt along the thumb side of the wrist.
Can physical therapy help?
Therapy can address mobility, strength, activity modification, and hand function.
Does De Quervain's require surgery?
Many cases are initially treated conservatively.