Question 1

what will physical therapy do for broken thumb?

Accepted Answer

Restore motion: Pt for a broken thumb will work to restore as much normal function as possible and to reduce as many complications as possible.

Question 2

what are physical therapy exercises for game keeper's thumb?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Unfortunately there is not a lot of therapy for a gamekeeper or skiers thumb. If it is not severe then a period of splinting for 3 to 6 weeks can be used followed by motion exercises. If it is severe, and an orthopedist must determine that, then surgery s treatment of choice.

Question 3

what are some physical therapy exercises for a left thumb phalanx injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the diagnosis, exam, x-rays and degree of injury.  Perhaps none, immediately.  Get evaluatied and work with your physician on the need and type of therapy and then with a good physical therapist.

Question 4

is it ok to have physical therapy two weeks after a ulnar collateral tear of the thumb?

Accepted Answer

Not 2 move the joint: U should b sure it is not trapped under adductor, it won't heal. Only an MRI will tell. If in place and not trapped casting is needed 4 5-6 wks, with no motion. Also if fx also, surgical approach is best. Cast @ least 4-5 weeks from date of injury.

Question 5

injured the rcl in my thumb three weeks ago. i can grab things that are a pound or lighter. how to speed healing? immobilize or physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Gentle PT: Gentle PT/OT, anti-inflammatories, and heat.  Ligaments are hard to heal - low blood supply.  If this doesn't improve after a month, seek a surgical consultation.

Question 6

what are some physical therapy exercises i can do for my sprained hand?

Accepted Answer

Hand exercises: Some basic hand exercises include squeezing an old tennis ball or racquet ball; and opening the hand with a rubber band (or similar item) around the tips of the fingers (opposite motion of squeezing.) another way to perform these exercises is to put your hands inside a sandbox, then opening and closing the hands and fingers inside the sand. See your doctor or hand therapist for specific exercises.

Question 7

what is the best way to treat dequervain sindrome of both my wrists? i have dqs for almost 10 years now and nothing helped. i had a surgery on on hand for it, but it did not help. i tried physical therapy, did not help?

Accepted Answer

: This can be complex issue.  Go to uptodate.com and read more about what you say you have and then get back with us if you need to.

Question 8

i need physical therapy for my hand and knees. my doctor had to send p.t. scripts for both my hand and knees to the pt clinic. what are pt scripts? are they treatment plans (length of 
the treatment [number of weeks], how many times a week)?

Accepted Answer

Prescription : These are physical therapy prescriptions. They direct a patient to physical therapy, listing the diagnosis, recommended therapeutic treatments (stretching, strengthening, modalities such as ice, heat, ultrasound), the suggested number of treatments per week and duration of treatment; i.e. 2 times/week for 4 weeks. With some plans, the prescriptions are required for insurance to cover the visits.

Question 9

continuous nerve pain /weakness that started in left hand all the way to my shoulder and collar bone for 10 month.the right arm/hand also started to hurt but the pain comes and goes.the emg and mri came back normal.physical therapy didn't help much?

Accepted Answer

: By the symptoms you describe and the works-up you have gone through, I assume you have been thoroughly evaluated by a neurologist. If you do not have a satisfied answer to your condition, you should seek a second opinion with a neurology team at a tertiary, academic center. Good luck.

Question 10

i have trigger finger of the middle finger of my right hand.this is my dominant hand. is physical therapy a worthy treatment option & if yes, how?

Accepted Answer

May be: But most of the times a steroid injection may be needed to alleviate trigger finger symptoms.

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Injured the rcl in my thumb three weeks ago. i can grab things that are a pound or lighter. how to speed healing? immobilize or physical therapy?

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What are some physical therapy exercises i can do for my sprained hand?

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What is the best way to treat dequervain sindrome of both my wrists? i have dqs for almost 10 years now and nothing helped. i had a surgery on on hand for it, but it did not help. i tried physical therapy, did not help?

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I need physical therapy for my hand and knees. my doctor had to send p.t. scripts for both my hand and knees to the pt clinic. what are pt scripts? are they treatment plans (length of the treatment [number of weeks], how many times a week)?

A member asked:

Continuous nerve pain /weakness that started in left hand all the way to my shoulder and collar bone for 10 month.the right arm/hand also started to hurt but the pain comes and goes.the emg and mri came back normal.physical therapy didn't help much?

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I have trigger finger of the middle finger of my right hand.this is my dominant hand. is physical therapy a worthy treatment option & if yes, how?

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