Definition:

An unpleasant sensation in the hand joint associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and mediated by specific nerve fibers to the brain, where its conscious appreciation may be modified by various factors.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the hand

Causes:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Fracture
• Muscle sprain/strain
• Tendinitis
• Tendon rupture
• Burn
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Trigger finger
• DeQuervain's tendinitis
• Gout
• Diabetes
• Dupuytren's conracture

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching exercises
• Upper extremity strengthening
• Hand intrinsic strengthening
• Posture program