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De quervain
This is for my mom she is 57 years old, had is suffering from Dr quervain since 3 months
Kindly suggest what needs to be done
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Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
Gentle Stretching of Hand Muscles.
Ball exercises.
Wrist Exerciser.
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Consult a physiotherapist.. Its a conservative treatment without any side effects and very helpful.
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Go to a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +wax therapy +some strengthening exercises for almost 3-4 weeks will be helpful for sure... If getting no relief, steroid injections are needed.
Health Tips
At home.. Rest +cols pack+apply some painkiller gel with thumb spica (a brace).. No Forceful movements by the thumb like gripping /cutting something.
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Ms. Krupal Modh (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. My openion is take physiotherapy treatment like ultra sound and ift for 7 days. and learn some exercise.
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visit physiotherapy clinic.
Health Tips
Apply ice twice a day for 10 mins.
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