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Effective De Quervain Disease (Mother’s Thumb) Treatment at Jeff Law Physiotherapy
De Quervain Disease, commonly referred to as "Mother's Thumb," is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. It is often caused by repetitive hand and wrist movements, making it a common issue for new mothers, office workers, and anyone who frequently uses their hands for lifting, typing, or gripping.
At Jeff Law Physiotherapy in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, we specialize in comprehensive De Quervain Disease treatment and Mother's Thumb treatment to help you alleviate pain and regain full function.
Tailored 1-on-1 Physiotherapy Programs for De Quervain Disease
Each case of De Quervain Disease is unique, and our treatment reflects this. At Jeff Law Physiotherapy, we create personalized physiotherapy programs tailored to your specific symptoms and the underlying causes of your condition. Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, our approach aims to reduce pain, restore thumb and wrist function, and prevent future episodes.
Experienced De Quervain Disease Treatment
Our team is highly skilled in the latest De Quervain Disease (Mother's Thumb) treatments. We provide expert care through exercise therapy, specialized manual therapy, dry-needling techniques, and advanced electro-physical modalities. These treatments reduce pain and inflammation, enhance thumb and wrist mobility, strengthen the muscles and tendons around the affected area, and restore full functionality. Our comprehensive approach ensures a safe and effective recovery, allowing you to return to your daily activities without discomfort or restriction.
Understanding De Quervain Disease (Mother’s Thumb)
De Quervain Disease, a common condition, occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb become irritated or inflamed, causing pain and swelling. This inflammation can restrict movement, making simple tasks such as holding a baby, gripping objects, or even typing, painful and challenging. The condition is called "Mother's Thumb" because it frequently affects new mothers who lift their infants repeatedly.
De Quervain Disease can develop from various causes, including:
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Repetitive Hand or Wrist Movements: Activities that involve constant thumb use, such as lifting a baby, typing, playing musical instruments, or gardening, can strain the tendons.
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Direct Injury: A sudden blow or fall that affects the wrist or thumb area can trigger inflammation.
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Inflammatory Conditions: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis increase the risk of developing De Quervain Disease due to joint and tendon inflammation.
Symptoms of De Quervain Disease
The symptoms of De Quervain Disease can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and often include:
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Pain and Tenderness: Pain along the thumb side of the wrist that can extend into the thumb and forearm, especially when making a fist, grasping, or gripping objects.
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Swelling: Noticeable swelling at the base of the thumb, which can sometimes include a fluid-filled cyst.
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Difficulty Moving the Thumb and Wrist: Restricted thumb and wrist movement, which worsens with activity.
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A "Sticking" Sensation: Feeling like the thumb is "sticking" when trying to move it, often due to tendon inflammation and thickening.
De Quervain Disease Treatment
Jeff Law Physiotherapy offers specialized treatment for De Quervain Disease and Mother's Thumb, focusing on reducing pain and inflammation, restoring function, and preventing recurrence. Our tailored treatment approach includes:
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Exercise Therapy: Gentle, guided exercises designed to stretch and strengthen the thumb and wrist tendons, improving flexibility and reducing tension.
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Specialized Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques that help mobilize the tendons, reduce tightness, and enhance circulation around the thumb and wrist.
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Dry-Needling: Targeted dry needling to alleviate muscle tension and pain associated with De Quervain Disease.
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Advanced Electro-Physical Modalities: These involve te use of cutting-edge technologies like ultrasound and laser therapy to decrease inflammation and accelerate the healing process.
Why Choose Jeff Law Physiotherapy for Mother's Thumb Treatment?
Expert Care
Our team has extensive experience treating De Quervain Disease, ensuring you receive expert care tailored to your needs.
Personalized Treatment Plans
We recognize that every patient is unique, and our customized treatment plans reflect this, focusing on your individual symptoms and recovery goals.
Advanced Techniques
We use the latest physiotherapy techniques and technologies to treat De Quervain Disease and Mother's Thumb effectively.
Patient Education
We empower our patients with the knowledge to prevent a recurrence. Throughout ytreatment, we provide guidance on proper hand and wrist techniques, exercises, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and maintain health.
Success Stories:
What Our Clients Say About Their Recovery Journey
“Helped with my golf elbow. In addition to providing treatment, they teach exercises and self-care methods.”
Wing Kwong Alex Law
“The therapist listens attentively and treats the patient with care without prolonging the treatment! They also reminded me to use the correct posture to avoid aggravating old injuries!”
Leung Hiu Fung
“Highly recommended. Jeff is a detail-minded and thorough professional who will stop at nothing to treat any injury. I went to him for a sports injury and I managed to make a full recovery in under three months under his guidance, treatment and rehabilitation exercise program.”
Clifton Chiu
“I have been seeing Jeff for a month and I have seen that the injured area is in significantly better condition than before. He is a very patient physical therapist.”
Jason Li
“Excellent experience. Jeff is a professional physiotherapist. I have a great treatment and my injury recovery better.”
Ellen Tsang
FAQ About De Quervain Disease
What is De Quervain Disease (Mother's Thumb)?
De Quervain Disease, also known as "Mother's Thumb," is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It is often due to repetitive hand movements or strain, commonly affecting new mothers, office workers, and individuals who perform frequent thumb or wrist activities.
What are the symptoms of De Quervain Disease?
Common symptoms include pain and swelling near the base of the thumb, difficulty moving the thumb and wrist, a "sticking" or catching sensation when moving the thumb, tenderness along the wrist, and a weakened grip.
How is De Quervain Disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination where a healthcare provider will check for pain, swelling, and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist. A common test, called the Finkelstein test, may be performed where the thumb is tucked into the fist and the hand is tilted downward to check for pain.
What treatments does Jeff Law Physiotherapy offer for De Quervain Disease?
We offer a range of treatments, including exercise therapy to strengthen and stretch the thumb and wrist, specialized manual therapy to improve tendon mobility, dry-needling techniques to reduce muscle tension, and advanced electro-physical modalities to decrease inflammation and promote healing.
How can physiotherapy help with De Quervain Disease?
Physiotherapy helps by reducing pain and inflammation, improving thumb and wrist mobility, strengthening the muscles and tendons around the affected area, and preventing future injuries. Our tailored treatment plans ensure a comprehensive approach to recovery and long-term health.
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