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Thumb Pain in Physiotherapists: Biomechanical Causes of Pain and Alternate Methods of Preventing Distress in Treatment |
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| Authors: | Corey B Simon Sandra E Stryker Steven Z George |
| Affiliation: | 1.Department of Physical Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA;2.Life’s Work Physical Therapy, Portland, OR, USA;3.Center for Pain Research and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA |
| Abstract: | AbstractMany therapists have been burdened with the danger of developing trauma of the thumb following continuous mobilizing with the thumb. This paper discusses the anatomical and arthrokinematic implications of using longitudinal pressure through the thumbs in manual therapy. Alternative methods performed not using the thumb in this manner may be of more benefit to the therapist. The use of arthrokinematic principles may assist the therapist to minimize strength of force required to achieve the same results. |
| Keywords: | THUMB PAIN MANUAL THERAPY |