What Is It?
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendons around the base of the thumb, affecting the ability to grip or rotate the wrist.
Causes:
Repetitive thumb or wrist movements
Lifting children or heavy loads
Overuse from work or hobbies
Symptoms:
Pain near the thumb and wrist
Swelling or tenderness
Pain with gripping or twisting motions
Physiotherapy Treatment: ✅ Thumb and wrist splinting
✅ Soft tissue release and mobilisation
✅ Strengthening and tendon loading
✅ Ergonomic and lifting advice
Long-Term Recovery:
With a tailored program, physiotherapy restores pain-free hand function and helps prevent recurrence through movement retraining and wrist/thumb conditioning.
