Rec Center Physical Therapy

Aches or Pains limiting your daily activities in life?

Physical Therapists have the most specialized education to improve quality of life without surgery or prescription drugs.

Consider our expert care at Rec Center Physical Therapy as your first line of defense to address any limitations you may be experiencing.

Your First Visit

• Allow at least 1 hour for the first visit
• Child care available
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early
• Bring insurance card and doctor's referral/order if applicable
• All patients under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
• Front row parking is available for our patients (next to handicapped parking)
• Bring or wear comfortable clothing to allow accessible treatment for your evaluation. (clinic may also provide you with clothing)

Trigger Finger

Definition

A trigger finger occurs when the finger either locks or catches as the finger is extended. This is due to limitation of a finger tendon that opens and closes the finger.

Mechanism of Injury

Finger tendons glide through a tunnel of tissue. When the tendon becomes inflamed it thickens, thus decreasing the gliding motion of this tendon through the tunnel. The tissue that holds the tendon may also become thickened. Thus leading to decreased space and the tendon becomes momentarily stuck as the finger is extended. This problem may progress to the finger "locking" in a bent position.

Symptoms

• Presence of a small lump
• Pain in the palm of the hand
• Swelling
• Catching or popping sensation in finger or the thumb

Physical Therapy Intervention

Rec Center Physical Therapy can be the first line of defense for those suffering from trigger finger by offering treatments that can assist in decreasing inflammation in the area, increase range of motion, prescribing range of motion exercises, and patient education regarding prevention, post-surgical rehabilitation. Splint fabrication can be performed in physical therapy.