Trigger Finger

Common symptoms include:

• Finger stiffness, especially in the morning
• Clicking or popping sensation during finger movement
• Finger locking or catching while bending
• Pain at the base of the finger or thumb
• Tenderness in the palm
• Difficulty straightening the finger
• Swelling around the affected tendon
• Reduced grip strength
• Difficulty holding or gripping objects

Trigger finger may occur due to:

• Repetitive gripping activities
• Overuse of the hand and fingers
• Tendon inflammation
• Diabetes
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Repetitive hand movements
• Hand injuries
• Prolonged pressure on the fingers
• Occupations involving repetitive hand use

Diagnosis includes physical examination and assessment of finger movement and tendon irritation. Tests may include:

• Clinical hand examination
• Finger movement assessment
• Grip strength evaluation
• Palpation of the tendon area
• Functional hand assessment
• Ultrasound imaging in selected cases

Physiotherapy helps reduce tendon irritation, improve finger mobility, relieve pain, and restore smooth hand movements.

• Ice therapy to reduce inflammation
• Heat therapy for muscle relaxation
• Ultrasound therapy
• TENS therapy for pain management
• Soft tissue mobilization

Manual therapy techniques help improve tendon gliding, reduce stiffness, and improve finger mobility.

Customized rehabilitation exercises help restore flexibility, tendon movement, and hand strength.

• Grip strengthening exercises
• Finger strengthening exercises
• Thumb stabilization exercises
• Hand coordination exercises

• Finger stretching exercises
• Tendon gliding exercises
• Wrist mobility exercises
• Hand flexibility exercises
• Range of motion exercises

Finger splints may be recommended to reduce tendon irritation and support healing. Patients are guided on activity modification to reduce repetitive strain. Ergonomic & Hand Care Training Education is provided on proper hand positioning, ergonomic techniques, and safe movement patterns during work and daily activities.

• Experienced orthopedic physiotherapists
• Personalized rehabilitation programs
• One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
• Advanced hand rehabilitation techniques
• Focus on pain relief and finger mobility
• Evidence-based physiotherapy care
• Guidance for home exercises and prevention

If you are experiencing finger locking, pain, stiffness, or difficulty using your hand due to trigger finger, our physiotherapy team can help you recover safely and effectively. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert trigger finger treatment and personalized physiotherapy care.