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SUBLUXATED
THUMB OR FINGER
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Common amongst athletes who play ball games. The thumb or finger is pressed back by the weight of a ball, stretching the ligaments of the carpo-phalengeal joint and can sometimes dislocate the joint. Less frequently, injury occurs at the first phalangeal joint of the thumb. May occur from a single injury or by repetitive minor strains.
One
electrode at the base of the thumb and top of the wrist (as pictured). Settings:
BioStim can be used as often as required to ease symptoms.
Other Treatments: RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), Support (with tape, etc.), Frictional Massage to the affected joint, Exercise to strengthen the Extensor & Abductor Pollices muscles (after recovery), . IF PAIN PERSISTS - CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |