Rehabilitation for Base of Thumb (CMCJ) Arthritis

Thumb arthritis occurs when the cartilage in the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint wears away. Thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form the joint at the base of your thumb — also known as the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.

Thumb arthritis commonly occurs with aging. Previous trauma or injury to the thumb joint also can cause thumb arthritis.

Pain is the first and most common symptom of thumb arthritis. Pain can occur at the base of your thumb when you grip, grasp or pinch an object, or use your thumb to apply force.

Other signs and symptoms might include:

·         Swelling, stiffness and tenderness at the base of your thumb

·         Decreased strength when pinching or gripping objects

·         Decreased range of motion

·         Enlarged or bony appearance of the joint at the base of your thumb

In its early stages, arthritis at the base of the thumb will respond to nonsurgical treatment and hand and fingers rehabilitation is placed at the top of the list.

In fact, physical and occupational therapists specializing in hand therapy provide a number of treatment options for basal joint arthritis. The goal of therapy is to teach individuals with this condition how to control pain and swelling and improve hand function.

To reach that end, the Portable Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves are designed to improve the quality of hand training and gradually increase hand mobility.

In this regard, the SIFREHAB-1.0 and the SIFREHAB-1.1 have been specifically designed to meet all these required needs, gaining, as a result, physical therapists’ appreciation.

To begin, the SIFREHAB-1.0 includes multisensory rehabilitation activities that aid in the recovery of lost sensation and the restoration of strength in both hands and fingers. All that is required of the patient is to complete the daily rehabilitation training plan and follow the task-oriented training instructions, which include Mirror therapy + Flexion and Extension exercises to reduce muscle tension, improve blood circulation, relieve edema, and prevent thumb muscle weakening.

The SIFREHAB-1.1 hand rehabilitation device, on the other hand, includes a single digit training program that is beneficial in the rehabilitation of damaged fingers. To aid finger flexion and extension, the patient can regulate the flexion and extension duration individually according to the level of thumb muscular stress during use.

Furthermore, this model includes a passive training mode controlled by the sifrehab drive, in which the force detected by the sensors between the exoskeleton and the hand synchronizes the hands and fingers’ movement, reinforces motion ability, and encourages patients to actively participate in rehabilitation training.

Overall, the SIFREHAB-1.0 or SIFREHAB-1.1 are advantageous for patients who suffer from Base of Thumb (CMCJ) Arthritis. Both Rehabilitation Robot Gloves allow patients to exercise securely and freely at home while also assisting physicians in improving their performance by providing better rehabilitation treatment. As a result, the rehabilitative effect is enhanced, and the process is expedited.

Reference: Thumb arthritis