SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF TENDONITIS IN THE HAND
Common symptoms in an area of the elbow or hand affected by tendonitis include: • Swelling • Pain (often sore and achy) at rest and with movement • Tenderness over the affected area • Decreased grip strength • Decreased ability to lift, move, turn, or manipulate objects • The feeling of popping or clicking (particularly if tendonitis is in the hand and fingers) The Benefits of Hand Therapy for Upper Extremity Tendonitis Hand therapy can be extremely beneficial if you’re struggling with tendonitis. Unlike conventional medications—which can provide much-needed pain relief but may also come with unwanted side effects—hand therapy addresses symptoms and root causes of inflammation and tendon damage. In this way, relief is more thorough and longer-lasting. Hand therapy for tendonitis may include modalities and techniques such as: 1. THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES, prescribed to facilitate tissue healing, reduced inflammation, and (later in the recovery process) improved strength of the muscles in the elbow, forearm, and hand. 2. THERMAL MODALITIES, which relieve pain by stimulating different sensory receptors and blocking noxious signals sent via the nervous system.
3. NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION, prescribed to make you move efficiently and effectively. 4. LIFESTYLE AND ERGONOMIC MODIFICATIONS, to improve a person’s body mechanics and prevent repetitive tissue damage. 5. SPLINTING AND BRACING, to temporarily immobilize and / or support injured tendons as they heal. Are you or a loved one currently affected by tendonitis in the elbow or hand? Contact us today at (240) 482-3106 to schedule a hand therapy consultation and find out more about how we can help.
HEALTHY RECIPE: BERRY & ALMOND SMOOTHIE BOWL
INGREDIENTS • ⅔ cup frozen raspberries • ½ cup frozen sliced banana • ½ cup plain unsweetened almond milk • 5 tbsp sliced almonds, divided • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground cardamom • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract • ¼ cup blueberries • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
INSTRUCTIONS Blend raspberries, banana, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla in a blender until very smooth. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with blueberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds and coconut.
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