Ankylosis of the Hand

Definition:
Arthritis of the hand, resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain and stiffness in the hand
  • Loss of ROM in the hand
Causes
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Possible immune mechanism
Treatment
  • Hand ROM and stretching
  • Hand strengthening
  • Postural program
Ankylosis of the Hand Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Chin Tucks
  • Prone Neck Look Ups
  • Supine Deep Neck Flexors

Ankylosis of the Hand Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Chin Tucks
  • Prone Neck Look Ups

Ankylosis of the Hand Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension