Exercises for Trigger Finger After Surgery
Fitbeast Presents New Exercise Regimen for Effective Recovery after Trigger Finger Surgery
Fitbeast promotes effective recovery and rehabilitation following trigger finger surgery. With a strong focus on improving hand strength and mobility, these exercises will play a crucial role in restoring patients' normal hand functionality.
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common hand condition wherein patients experience pain, stiffness, and locking or catching of the finger joints. This condition can significantly impact an individual's daily activities, hindering their ability to perform simple tasks such as writing, gripping objects, and even buttoning clothes. While surgery serves as a successful treatment option for severe trigger finger cases, proper post-operative care is equally important in ensuring a full recovery.
Developed by a team of experienced orthopedic specialists, physiotherapists, and hand therapists, the exercise regimen offered by Fitbeast aims to facilitate optimal recovery and enhance the range of motion in the affected finger or thumb. The exercises outlined below have been structured based on the stage of healing post-surgery and should be performed under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
1. Early Post-Operative Rehabilitation (1-2 weeks post-surgery):
a. Finger Straightening: Gently straighten the affected finger using your other hand, ensuring not to force it. Hold the straightened position for a few seconds and then release slowly. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
b. Passive Flexion: Using your other hand, gently bend the affected finger downwards towards your palm, ensuring not to cause any discomfort. Hold the flexed position for a few seconds and then release slowly. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
2. Mid-Stage Rehabilitation (2-4 weeks post-surgery):
a. Finger Tendon Gliding: Start by making a hook fist and slowly straighten your fingers out, followed by making a full fist and returning back to the hook position. Perform these gliding movements smoothly, ensuring no pain or discomfort. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
b. Active Extension: Place your hand flat on a table and slowly lift each finger one at a time, ensuring the other fingers remain in contact with the table. Hold each finger in the extended position for a few seconds before gently lowering it back. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
3. Late Stage Rehabilitation (4-6 weeks post-surgery):
a. Grip Strengthening: Squeeze a soft rubber ball or a stress ball in your hand, starting with gentle squeezes and gradually increasing the pressure. Hold the squeeze for a few seconds and then release slowly. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
b. Thumb Opposition Strengthening: Place your hand flat on a table, and one at a time, touch your thumb to the tip of each finger. Begin with gentle touches and gradually increase the strength of opposition. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions on each finger, thrice per day.
Fitbeast understands that every individual's recovery journey is unique, and thus, recommends patients to consult with their healthcare provider to ensure proper exercise selection and execution in accordance with their specific condition and healing progress.
With the introduction of this exercise regimen, Fitbeast continues its commitment to providing comprehensive solutions to promote optimal recovery and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering from trigger finger surgery. By combining these exercises with professional advice and post-operative care, individuals can help expedite their healing process, regain hand dexterity, and return to their daily activities with confidence.
Fitbeast promotes effective recovery and rehabilitation following trigger finger surgery. With a strong focus on improving hand strength and mobility, these exercises will play a crucial role in restoring patients' normal hand functionality.
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common hand condition wherein patients experience pain, stiffness, and locking or catching of the finger joints. This condition can significantly impact an individual's daily activities, hindering their ability to perform simple tasks such as writing, gripping objects, and even buttoning clothes. While surgery serves as a successful treatment option for severe trigger finger cases, proper post-operative care is equally important in ensuring a full recovery.
Developed by a team of experienced orthopedic specialists, physiotherapists, and hand therapists, the exercise regimen offered by Fitbeast aims to facilitate optimal recovery and enhance the range of motion in the affected finger or thumb. The exercises outlined below have been structured based on the stage of healing post-surgery and should be performed under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
1. Early Post-Operative Rehabilitation (1-2 weeks post-surgery):
a. Finger Straightening: Gently straighten the affected finger using your other hand, ensuring not to force it. Hold the straightened position for a few seconds and then release slowly. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
b. Passive Flexion: Using your other hand, gently bend the affected finger downwards towards your palm, ensuring not to cause any discomfort. Hold the flexed position for a few seconds and then release slowly. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
2. Mid-Stage Rehabilitation (2-4 weeks post-surgery):
a. Finger Tendon Gliding: Start by making a hook fist and slowly straighten your fingers out, followed by making a full fist and returning back to the hook position. Perform these gliding movements smoothly, ensuring no pain or discomfort. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
b. Active Extension: Place your hand flat on a table and slowly lift each finger one at a time, ensuring the other fingers remain in contact with the table. Hold each finger in the extended position for a few seconds before gently lowering it back. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
3. Late Stage Rehabilitation (4-6 weeks post-surgery):
a. Grip Strengthening: Squeeze a soft rubber ball or a stress ball in your hand, starting with gentle squeezes and gradually increasing the pressure. Hold the squeeze for a few seconds and then release slowly. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions, thrice per day.
b. Thumb Opposition Strengthening: Place your hand flat on a table, and one at a time, touch your thumb to the tip of each finger. Begin with gentle touches and gradually increase the strength of opposition. Repeat this exercise for 10 repetitions on each finger, thrice per day.
Fitbeast understands that every individual's recovery journey is unique, and thus, recommends patients to consult with their healthcare provider to ensure proper exercise selection and execution in accordance with their specific condition and healing progress.
With the introduction of this exercise regimen, Fitbeast continues its commitment to providing comprehensive solutions to promote optimal recovery and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering from trigger finger surgery. By combining these exercises with professional advice and post-operative care, individuals can help expedite their healing process, regain hand dexterity, and return to their daily activities with confidence.
