The Optimal Body 420 | Trigger Finger Symptoms, Causes, and Current Research Based Exercise Recommendations
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, physical therapists Doc Jen and Dr Dom discuss trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis), covering its causes, symptoms, and risk factors—especially in people with diabetes or repetitive hand use. They outline conservative treatments like splinting, corticosteroid injections, and targeted exercises to improve tendon gliding and finger mobility. Surgical options for trigger finger are reviewed for persistent cases. The hosts emphasize starting with therapy and activity modification before invasive treatments, and they share practical exercises for hand and wrist health.
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What You'll Learn:
02:52 Introduction to Trigger Finger
04:17 Causes and Contributing Factors
06:32 Conservative Treatment: Finger Splinting & Corticosteroid Injection
09:18 Surgical Intervention
10:55 Role of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
12:53 Tendon Gliding Exercises
15:07 Finger and Wrist Stretching
16:43 Active Wrist and Finger Movements
17:44 Finger Taps and Control Exercises
19:26 Adding Resistance and Rice Bucket Exercises
20:03 Importance of Ongoing Exercise and Prevention
For full show notes and resources visit: https://jen.health/podcast/420