Question for current therapists

[kcgregor]

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I strained the adductor pollicis in both of my hands a little over a year ago while working as a massage therapist. I got an MRI and saw a hand surgeon eight months ago and he said that there was no structural damage and no need for surgery or therapy. My thumbs are as strong as they were before I injured them however there is still some slight bruising at the heel of my hands and I occasionally get some slight aching at the MCP joint at the thumb.

I'm worried about going into PT and my hands not being able to handle the work. I know that ortho is hard on your hands, are there any PT settings that are not?

 

[jrc]

Hi, kcgregor.

So, I don't have the answer but am also curious to find out. I figure by adding a post, hopefully it will take your question higher up the list and someone might respond.

Here's hoping...

 

[jesspt]

I've been working in outpatient orthopaedics for ten years with nary a musculoskeletal problem to speak of. I utilize manual therapy, but it's primarily joint mobilization and manipulation, so not a lot of use of my thumbs.