MUST TRY taping technique for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (wrist pain)
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- Опубліковано 20 бер 2021
- If you or your patients are suffering from radial wrist pain, try this simple taping technique to help reduce pain! Let us teach you this super simple method so you can start the road to improvement today!
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I have been struggling with DQS for awhile now, but unfortunately have had to endure 3 surgeries for my recent breast cancer diagnosis, so the best I could do so far was a cortisone injection. That helped some, but didn’t last. Then, last night I had a brainstorm when I was not able to sleep. I had been wrapped my wrist and I wondered if there was a KT tape job for DQS… I found your site, ordered the rock tape of Prime and followed your instructions. I can tell you that, as always, I learned how to improve the taping for the next time in the next few days BUT, with my non athletic trainer husband (I am a retired AT.,C) helping me, my thumb/wrist already feels 90%better! I’m actually looking forward to not having pain when I bicycle tomorrow! That’s awesome! Thank you so much! 🎉 Woot!
That is awesome to hear! We are so happy this gave you some relief!
Great job guys.
Thank you! Your demonstration and explanation are great.
Fantastic detailed demonstration and explanation, thank you!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you!!!!
Glad I found this channel
Thank you for your support!
thank you for this video!
You're welcome!
so helpful. thank you!
Thank you, between this and another channel I'm wayyyy less inclined to have the proposed procedure discussed with an orthopaedic surgeon yesterday. Your tape solution looks much more ergonomic than the very expensive splint I bought. Many thanks indeed, bless you, and keep up the good work!😊
Did it help?
Thanks 💗
Thank you - I like that :-)
Thank you guys ❤
You’re welcome!!
Thanks for this video! Love the detailed demo of how to cut and apply the tape. This is my second bout of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Had a cortisone injection last year, which relieved it. But it came back. I have a splint, which doesn’t seem to help much except at night. My chiropractor recommended taping it. So I’ll give this a try!
Hope you find some relief with this method!
did that work?
@@harrydask88 I ended up getting a second cortisone injection.
i hoped to see how to do it by miself, its a bit hard to do this on my own
Thank you for detail explanation. How long will it take to heel? How often we need to replace tapes? Any other exercises to be done along with for early recovery? Please reply.
Probably a good idea to lift the skin to reduce the pressure on the inflamed tendon/sheath, and the tape reminds you not to move the thumb inwards, but be warned... it actually helps you move the thumb towards the wrist, which can be the most painful direction and would feel like your tendons being ripped right out the arm. So some tape to stop this outward movement I guess is also essential.
@theupperhand yes agreed! PLEASE SHOW HOW TO PULL TOWARD UPPER SIDE. How to tape scaphoid pain?
Did this last night before bed. Waking up this morning and wondering: is it normal to be feeling a relatively consistent discomfort initially or did we pull the tape too tight? My de quervain’s is typically a sharp extreme pain with a wrong movement and then no pain at rest in a neutral position.
Sorry for the late reply. It is hard to know for sure. Did you try less tension on the tape or opt for another route?
Dude , I’m like 80% recuperated and can’t wait to start playing baseball again, what do you advise? Should I play even if I still feel some discomfort when throwing the ball? Will a cortisone shot help?
My husband helped me apply the K tape according to your video instructions. However, it was causing my wrist even more pain, I had to remove it after an hour.
I had a cyst removed at the De Quervain's Tenosynovitis site end of September and I have a hard raised boney painful knot thers now. My doctor claims it's just scar tissue.
I don't agree.
I have all the symptoms of De QT, but not with a hard knot there as well.
I am in so much pain. 🥺
I am sorry to hear this. It certainly doesn't work for everyone. With our patients who have had surgery in that radial wrist area like you, it is typically very sensitive especially around that "raised bony" area. This gel sleeve (I'll link below) has proved beneficial many times in helping reduce their pain/sensitivity.
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Hey y’all! There’s so many kinds of tape on the market (varies by color or supposed function). Does it matter which one for this? & Whats the recommended wear time & how often can it be done? Thanks so much!
We typically use Kinesiotape or RockTape in our clinics. Both are good! As far as wear time, I would start out by wearing it for a few days (2 or 3) as long as it stays on well and then remove to assess the skin. As long as it isn't bothering your skin, you could continue that taping for as long as needed. I would just be very mindful of your skin to make sure it is responding well to the adhesive. Good Luck!
Does this taping method help ti actually heal the condition over time?
Great question. With this condition you need rest to that area to allow the area to “calm down.” This taping method will take some of the pressure off of the muscles/tendons which in turn will allow them to rest. Sometimes that is enough and sometimes people need more!
0:08 when I did the exercise it felt relieving, but it kind of hurt when I went too far.
I don't have the wider tape. Can I use 2 pieces in its place?
I have never tried this so I'm not sure. It would likely work a little better and be a little more clean with the 2 inch tape but I would think it would still help some with the 1 inch.
How do I tape to pull toward ulnar side instead?
How much stretch did you have on the pull? 25%, 50% or more? and Did you do that for both tape parts? Or was the wrist part just used as an anchor holder
It's all in the video 😕
VERY interesting, I didnt actually notice that much before, although I feel either a pain or pressure at the palm side of my wrist where my thumb begins when I bend my thumb hard. I cut my right thump at the bend trying to stupidly catch a broken plate and seemingly cut the tendon. I guess I have several questions.
#1. If I cut my thumb/cut the tendon(flexor pollicis longus), then why can I still bent the tip of it inward? I believe the internet calls it a IP Joint interphalangeal. I can bent my good thumb left thumb 120degrees and my right 45 degrees and its far far weaker.
#2. I always thought there was a muscle there also, but if there isnt then I guess the tendon wasnt completely cut and I have a completely unknown problem why I cant bent my thumb all the way. I can force it to bent all the way with my other fingers.
-After a while I turned a knob on a radio(a few years ago(4-5)) because I thought it was fairly healed and heard a SNAP felt horrible pain and was when I couldnt bend it and was weak after that. Actually it was sort of weak before that, turning the knob seemed to have finished it off.
So there is only one tendon that goes all the way to the distal phalanx of the thumb which allows you to bend/flex the thumb IP joint. It’s hard to know for sure but it sounds like you may have partially cut the tendon initially and then years later it fully ruptured. Hard to say without seeing it in person to observe what motion you do and don’t have but this seems like a rationale explanation. Sorry to hear this!
yeah but if I can bend my thumb on the tip end at all, then what is bending it? More like weeks later not years. I still wonder about it though. TO clarify, I can still bend it on the tip. @@TheUpperHand
Wow, hope pulling off all that arm hair is not going to hurt too much....
If necessary they do make some dehesive spray that works well!
Thanks for the info. If you live alone, what would be the best way to put on the wrist portion?
There's not really any secret way that I know of unfortunately.
@@TheUpperHand Okay thanks for replying, guess I will get to know my neighbors better ;)
@@heidid1524 LOL!
Immediate Pain Relief!!!! I had my daughter do this for me yesterday.
But she’s not here now.
So there is really no method of applying this to yourself?
@@shortshift327 So good to hear! Unfortunately, there isn't some secret way that I know of to tape yourself one handed.
when will it heals?
It takes time and usually a few different treatment approaches. We have a full video on the diagnosis you should check out to see if it may answer some of your questions.
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Where can I buy the physio tape
My pain -caused by bowling- is on the opposite side of the wrist. Attached to the bottom of my pinky rather than the thumb. How could I tape for this? Thanks
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Try this video. If this doesn't support the wrist enough try a wrist widget. You can find them on Amazon for ~ 30 dollars!
Can you recommend a COTS splint to purchase for De QT condition please? Thank you
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This is the brace we use for De Quervain's. Let me know if this doesn't answer your question.
@@shawnvyselaar it certainly won't hurt anything!
How long should the tape be applied to help relieve the pain in a day?
Tape typically stays in place for 24-72 hours unless removed before.
I have pain in this area but its mostly below my wrist on the right side instead of on the side and the the area i have pain in crosses the radial wrist pain and if I do the test I dont feel pain at all what exactly does that mean
Sounds like you don’t have this specific condition. Would have to access your wrist to know for sure. If this is still bothering you you may won’t to see someone about this!
@@TheUpperHand Went away after 1 day
How long do you wear the tape?
As long as it’ll last which is anywhere from a 1-3 days typically!
What kind of tape?? Where can i buy? Thanks😊
RockTape, Kinesiotape, and MuscleAid are some good choices. Amazon likely has most!
i am suffering from de quervains since 2 month i have tried exercise taking medicine and now wearing wristband but getting no improvement doctor suggested me rest and rest and i am doing nothing because of my hand pain. should i go for the surgery ?
It’s hard to know for sure without seeing you myself. When you say wristband is that a brace that keeps the wrist and thumb from moving? If not that would be my next step.
Sometimes surgeons will try injections also prior to surgery. However, if it is affecting your everyday life, it is likely time to move toward surgery. Again, I saw that hesitantly because I’m not able to put my eyes on it so I would just follow your MD’s recommendation!
Thank you for your reply ☺️
Don't forget to do some hair removal prior to this procedure. 😏
All you need is some De-hesive spray!
www.performancehealth.com/de-hesive-tape-remover-spray
@@TheUpperHand You live you learn. 👍
I did the hair removal but I don't understand what having a clean shaven scrotum has to do with taping my wrist.