Home | Index to Chiropractic Literature

Article Detail	Return to Search Results

Article ID	#22376
Title	Conservative care of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis/tendinopathy in a warehouse worker and recreational cyclist: A case report
URL	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3364061/
Journal	J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2012 Jun;56(2):Online access only p 121-127
Author(s)	Howell ER
Subject(s)	Adult Athletic Tape De Quervain Disease De Quervain Disease / rehabilitation De Quervain Disease / therapy Exercise Therapy Tendinopathy Tenosynovitis Wrist Injuries / diagnosis
Peer Review	Yes
Publication Type	Case Report
Abstract/Notes	Objective: This case study was conducted to evaluate the conservative management of a patient presenting with right sided wrist and thumb pain diagnosed as De Quervain's tenosynovitis/tendinopathy. Clinical Features: A 49-year-old female warehouse worker and recreational cyclist with right-sided De Quervain's tenosynovitis/tendinopathy that began after a long-distance cycling trip. Intervention and Outcome: Treatment included ultrasound, soft tissue and myofascial release therapy, tool assisted fascial stripping or "guasha", acupuncture, mobilizations and kinesiology taping. Home advice included icing, rest, wrist bracing, elevation and eccentric rehabilitation exercises. The positive outcome was a complete resolution of the patient's complaint. Summary: This case demonstrates how De Quervain's disease is a challenging condition to treat with conservative methods and can be aggravated with new exacerbating factors as treatment continues. In this case, the addition of the active care (including eccentric exercises and self-care) helped to reinforce the passive care given in the office and accelerate the recovery. This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher. Click on the above link for free full text.

Text (Citation) Tagged (Export) Excel