Trigger Finger – Physical Therapy in Farmingdale
Also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, trigger finger is an extremely uncomfortable condition in which one of your fingers becomes stuck and locked in a bent position. The finger is unable to straighten out without significant discomfort. Are you looking for physical therapy near Bethpage? Farmingdale Physical Therapy East can help treat your trigger finger.
There are two, primary causes of trigger finger:
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Most often, trigger finger is caused by a repeated movement or a forceful use of one of the fingers.
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Sometimes, trigger finger is caused by an inflammation of the tendons that connect the bone and muscle in the finger.
What are the symptoms of trigger finger?
Some common symptoms that are indicative of trigger finger include:
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A locked finger that is unable to be straightened
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A popping sensation when the finger is moved
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Soreness at the base of the finger
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Stiffness in the finger
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A painful clicking when moving the finger
Symptoms are noticeably worse when:
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You first wake up in the morning
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You grasp something firmly
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You attempt to straighten the finger
Who is most at risk for trigger finger?
While trigger finger can occur in anyone, the following put you more at risk for developing the condition:
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Being between the ages of 40 and 60
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Trigger finger is more common in women than in men
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Those with gout, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis are more susceptible to developing trigger finger
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Those who repeat finger movements, such as musicians, farmers, and industrial workers are more at risk for developing the condition
How can trigger finger be treated?
There are a variety of ways in which the condition can be treated. Our physical therapy near Bethpage includes treatment to help treat trigger finger. Overall, the goal is to allow for the finger to be able to move freely, without clicking, popping, locking, or pain. Treatment options include:
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The use of a splint
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Physical therapy
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A steroid injection into the tendon
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Surgery
Surgery is often used as a last resort if other treatment options do not alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms. Usually, following surgery, full motion of the finger is restored, but physical therapy is often required to ensure full range of motion. At Farmingdale Physical Therapy East, our team can help you restore your strength and full range of motion in your finger post surgery, or even before choosing to undergo surgery depending on the severity of the condition.
At Farmingdale Physical Therapy East, our physical therapy near Bethpage can help treat your trigger finger. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced, skilled physical therapists.