Stiffness in the Hand

Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited hand mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.

Symptoms
  • Loss of ROM in the hand
  • Pain in the hand
  • Swelling in the hand
Causes
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Fracture
  • Muscle sprain/strain
  • Tendinitis
  • Tendon rupture
  • Burn
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Trigger finger
  • DeQuervain's tendinitis
  • Gout
  • Diabetes
  • Dupuytren's contracture
  • Muscle spasm
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Hand intrinsic strengthening
  • Posture program
Stiffness in the Hand Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Soft Tissue Mobilization To Hand Palm
  • Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
  • Wall Clocks
  • Hand Circuit
  • Finger Extensor Stretch
  • Sitting Posture
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction

Stiffness in the Hand Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Curls
  • Web Gripping
  • Finger Extensor Strengthening Yoga
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing

Stiffness in 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