Thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A musculoskeletal physiotherapy perspective. Issue 4 (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Villafañe, Jorge Hugo; Valdes, Kristin; Pedersini, Paolo; Berjano, Pedro
• Is Part Of: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. Volume 23:Issue 4(2019:Oct.)
• Page Start: 908
• Page End: 912
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: Thumb -- Carpometacarpal joint -- Osteoarthritis -- Musculoskeletal pain; Massage -- Periodicals; Exercise therapy -- Periodicals; Manipulation (Therapeutics) -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 615.82
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.02.018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1360-8592

Abstract

Abstract: Proposal: To perform a literature review to provide the practitioner with a description of the information and techniques to enhance the provision of conservative interventions in clinical practice. Methods: Studies were obtained from MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PEDro and CENTRAL databases from their inception to December 2017. Authors independently selected studies, conducted quality assessment, and extracted results. Results: There is evidence to support a multimodal approach to the therapeutic management of the patient with CMC OA. This distinct approach includes: patient education, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise programs, and orthotic provision. Conclusion: There is evidence to support some of the commonly performed conservative interventions to improve hand function and decrease hand pain.