Repetative Strain Injuries
Repetative Strain Injuries Introduction
- Introduction
- 1 What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- 2 What is De Quervains' Syndrome?
- 3 What is Tendonitis?
- 4 What is Tenosynovitis?
- 5 What is Spinal Stenosis?
- 6 Prevention of Back Pain
- 7 What is Tennis Elbow?
What is De Quervains' Syndrome?
De Quervains' Syndrome or Washerwomans' Sprain is a type of repetitive strain injury which occurs when the sheath holding the two tendons controlling thumb movement become inflamed. This can result in pain travelling to the thumb and forearm, with the swelling affecting a person's ability to grip.
Interesting Fact: Although De Quervain's can affect anyone, it is most common with women who suffer from it eight to 10 times more often than men.
De Quervains' Syndrome often affects those who partake in sports which require a firm grip such as squash, badminton, golf, canoeing and tennis.
What can you do to prevent De Quervains' Syndrome?
Avoid excessive hand and wrist movements such as twisting, pinching and strong gripping. Also, aim to avoid applying thumb pressure.
What should you do if you suffer from a De Quervains' Syndrome?
Treatment of De Quervain's usually involves the use of a thumb/wrist splint immobilising the thumb for between four - six weeks in addition to refraining from any activity which is likely to aggravate the condition.
In mild to moderate cases ice therapy such as a cold pack may be applied to reduce inflammation and your doctor can prescribe anti-inflammatory medication.
Surgical release of the tight tendon covering may be required if treatments prove unsuccessful, this will help to eliminate the friction that causes inflammation, restoring the tendons' smooth gliding capability.
Early intervention is the key to successful treatment, patients who have developed De Quervain's gradually will often be more resistant to treatment and it may take longer to relieve.
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