Conservative treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points and joint mobilization for management in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis

Jorge Hugo Villafañe; Pablo Herrero

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2015.10.005

Conservative treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points and joint mobilization for management in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis

J Hand Ther. 2016 Jan-Mar;29(1):89-92; quiz 92. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.10.005. Epub 2015 Nov 11.

Authors

Jorge Hugo Villafañe¹, Pablo Herrero²

Affiliations

¹ IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, Regione Generala, 11/16, 10045 Piossasco, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected].
² San Jorge University, Autovía Mudéjar, km. 299, 50830 Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain.

PMID: 26704595
DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.10.005

Abstract

In an attempt to decrease pain and increase function in patients with CMC OA, these authors have described the combination of two techniques that can be performed to treat this common problem. Before applying the techniques, each therapist must determine if the application of the technique falls within their scope of practice. - KristinValdes, OTD, OT, CHT, Practice Forum Editor.

MeSH terms

Carpometacarpal Joints / physiopathology*
Humans
Osteoarthritis / physiopathology
Osteoarthritis / therapy*
Physical Therapy Modalities*
Thumb / physiopathology
Trigger Points / physiopathology*