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  2. Wrist osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    Wrist osteoarthritis is gradual loss of articular cartilage and hypertrophic bone changes (osteophytes). While in many joints this is part of normal aging (senescence), in the wrist osteoarthritis usually occurs over years to decades after scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture or an unhealed fracture of the scaphoid.

  3. Subacromial bursitis - Wikipedia

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    Subacromial bursitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the bursa that separates the superior surface of the supraspinatus tendon (one of the four tendons of the rotator cuff) from the overlying coraco-acromial ligament, acromion, and coracoid (the acromial arch) and from the deep surface of the deltoid muscle. [1]

  4. Tendinopathy - Wikipedia

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    Tendinopathy is a type of tendon disorder that results in pain, swelling, and impaired function. [2] The pain is typically worse with movement. [2] It most commonly occurs around the shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis, biceps tendinitis), elbow (tennis elbow, golfer's elbow), wrist, hip, knee (jumper's knee, popliteus tendinopathy), or ankle (Achilles tendinitis).

  5. A Physical Therapist Shares 5 Essential Wrist Strength Exercises

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    A physical therapist demonstrates five wrist strength exercises you can use to hone your forearms and build more grip strength. A Physical Therapist Shares 5 Essential Wrist Strength Exercises ...

  6. Acquired hand deformity - Wikipedia

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    Physical therapy can be used to help maintain or improve function of deformed joints, particularly those affected by acute trauma. [13] In the case of chronic diseases, exercise therapy can help retain utility, such as in rheumatoid arthritis [20] Splints may be added temporarily to control regional flexion and extension.

  7. Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    [3] [1] [2] This joint is formed by the trapezium bone of the wrist and the metacarpal bone of the thumb. This is one of the joints where most humans develop osteoarthritis with age. [4] Osteoarthritis is age-related loss of the smooth surface of the bone where it moves against another bone (cartilage of the joint).

  8. These 5 Wrist Mobility Exercises Can Keep You More ... - AOL

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  9. Arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Exercise prescribed by a physical therapist has been shown to be more effective than medications in treating osteoarthritis of the knee. Exercise often focuses on improving muscle strength, endurance and flexibility. In some cases, exercises may be designed to train balance. Occupational therapy can provide assistance with activities.