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  2. Jammed finger - Wikipedia

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    Mallet finger occurs in similar situations as a jammed finger. The tendon that extends the tip of the finger is torn due to trauma causing it to flex beyond normal range. [17] It is characterized by a difficulty extending the finger or opening the hand. [19] Symptoms common to jammed fingers are likely, though a painless mallet finger is not ...

  3. Hypermobility (joints) - Wikipedia

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    Hypermobility causes physical trauma (in the form of joint dislocations, joint subluxations, joint instability, sprains, etc.). These conditions often, in turn, cause physical and/or emotional trauma and are possible triggers for conditions such as fibromyalgia. [15] People with hypermobility may experience particular difficulties when pregnant.

  4. Joint mobilization - Wikipedia

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    The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists defines joint mobilization as "a manual therapy technique comprising a continuum of skilled passive movements that are applied at varying speeds and amplitudes to joints, muscles or nerves with the intent to restore optimal motion, function, and/or to reduce pain." [1]

  5. Focal dystonia - Wikipedia

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    Physical therapy is commonly used as an adjunct or main form of treatment for focal dystonia, however more studies for its benefit are needed. [14] Bass guitarist and instructor Scott Devine said that he wears a glove while playing bass guitar because of the condition. He finds that the glove stops the involuntary finger movements.

  6. Hand injury - Wikipedia

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    Finger sprains occur when the ligaments which are attached to the bone are overstretched and this results in pain, swelling, and difficulty for moving the finger. Common examples of a sprain are jammed or twisted fingers. These injuries are common among ball players but can also occur in laborers and handy men.

  7. Physical therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Manual therapy in CTS can vary from soft tissue mobilizations, bone mobilizations or manipulations, massage therapy, and neurodynamic techniques. CTS does not always have a clear cause, in which manual therapy can help by improving nerve gliding during movement of the wrist, fingers, or elbow and reducing tethering that can occur in the forearm ...