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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a term used to describe a painful condition in the base of the thumb and wrist joint. The main tendon in the thumb which aides in motion such as giving a “thumbs up” can get swollen or hypertrophy causing increased pressure on the protective sheath encapsulating these tendons. If swelling is present, this could be due to inflammation which can cause significant and debilitating pain. The repetitive nature of making motions like creating a fist, using a hammer, picking up a small child, or gardening usually stress the tendons in the thumb exacerbating the symptoms and causing more pain. Signs of De Quervain’s include: swelling of the wrist, pain, limited range o

Post Mastectomy Exercise and Physical Therapy Treatment

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women, and with this, the rise in surgery to remove breast tissue, known a mastectomy or lumpectomy, is increasing as well. Some females are opting to remove breast tissue prophylactically due to a predisposition in their genes putting them at higher risk of getting breast cancer. Individuals who are diagnosed with breast cancer that require surgical intervention can sometimes recover from the surgery with complications. Some complications can involve decreased range of motion in the affected shoulder joint, decreased muscle strength, numbness or tingling in the affected limb, or loss of energy from chemotherapy or radiation treatments. No mat

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