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De Quervain's
Help for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Are you experiencing pain along your thumb and wrist? You may have de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, one of the most common wrist injuries.
What is De Quervain’s tenosynovitis?
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is inflammation of the two tendons that cross your wrist and thumb. It is caused by repetitive wrist movement or holding your wrist in a prolonged position. This is common in new Mother’s due to holding your baby in a prolonged position whilst breast feeding and frequent carrying.
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Services
We offer a wide range of hand therapy services to help you overcome any hand, wrist or arm injury. Treatment could include rehabilitation exercises to build strength and support, or a custom made splint or cast to help mend your condition.
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We offer a wide range of hand therapy services to help you overcome any hand, wrist or arm injury. Treatment could include rehabilitation exercises to build strength and support, or a custom made splint or cast to help mend your condition.
Specialist Physiotherapists
Looking after your hands is our highest priority. Our Certified Hand Therapist will tailor a treatment plan to your needs and lifestyle. We may need to refer you onto surgical advice or for x-rays or other scans should we need to have a clearer picture of your situation.
What are the signs and symptoms?
Signs and symptoms include pain across your wrist and thumb, swelling around your wrist or reduced wrist movement if the pain is severe. Pain usually worsens overtime if not treated, and hand physiotherapy is a proven treatment.
How can a Hand Therapist help?
A Hand Therapist will be able to assess your wrist to decide what treatment you need. Treatments can include:
- Fabricating a custom-made thermoplastic splint
- Taping
- Exercises to help reduce pain and improve wrist control
- Education on modifying activity
Do I need to see a Doctor?
No, you don’t need a Doctor referral to see a Hand Therapist about this condition. Working closely with Hand Surgeons, your Hand Therapist will let you know if they think you need to see one for a surgical opinion.
If you are experiencing wrist pain and like to see our Hand Physiotherapists, get in touch with our physio clinics located across Sydney. We have locations conveniently at Concord, Lidcombe, Marrickville or Chester Hill.
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