Arthritis of the Finger Joints
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Arthritis of the Finger Joints. When you stop to think about how much you use your hands, it’s easy to see why the joints of the fingers are so important. Arthritis of the finger joints has many causes, and arthritic finger joints can make […]
Arthritis of the Thumb
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. According to the North American Spine Society (NASS), spinal stenosis describes a clinical syndrome of buttock or leg pain. These symptoms may occur with or without back pain. It is a condition in which the nerves in the spinal canal are […]
Boutonniere Deformity of the Finger
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Boutonniere Deformity of the Finger. The tendons that allow each finger to straighten, the extensor tendons, at first appear to be relatively simple. But as the extensor tendon runs into the finger, it becomes a complex and elegantly balanced mechanism that allows very fine […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s in Vancouver and Camas patient resource about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common problem affecting the hand and wrist. Symptoms begin when the median nerve gets squeezed inside the carpal tunnel of the wrist, a medical condition known as nerve entrapment. Any condition […]
Guyon’s Canal Syndrome
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Guyon’s Canal Syndrome. Guyon’s canal syndrome is an entrapment of the ulnar nerve as it passes through a tunnel in the wrist called Guyon’s canal. This problem is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome but involves a completely different nerve. Sometimes both conditions can cause […]
Mallet Finger Injuries
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Mallet Finger Injuries. When you think about how much we use our hands, it’s not hard to understand why injuries to the fingers are common. Most of these injuries heal without significant problems. One such injury is an injury to the distal interphalangeal, or […]
PIP Joint Injuries of the Finger
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about PIP Joint Injuries of the Finger. We use our hands constantly, placing them in harm’s way continuously.Injuries to the finger joints are common and usually heal without significant problems. Some injuries are more serious and may develop problems if not treated carefully. One such […]
Swan Neck Deformity of the Finger
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Swan Neck Deformity of the Finger. Normal finger position and movement occur from the balanced actions of many important structures. Ligaments support the finger joints. Muscles hold and move the fingers. Tendons help control the fine motion of each finger joint. Disease or injury […]
Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb. Trigger finger and trigger thumb are conditions affecting the movement of the tendons as they bend the fingers or thumb toward the palm of the hand. This movement is called flexion. This article will help you understand: how trigger […]
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb. Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb is fairly common. This strong band of tissue is attached to the middle joint of the thumb, the joint next to the web space of the thumb. This […]