Overview
This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of Sub-maximal Voluntary Isometric Training vs Eccentric Training in Management of De Quervain Tenosynovitis
Description
Participants will be recruited into their respective groups using a coin toss method. De Quervain Tenosynovitis will be assessed using the following tests:
- Wrist hyperflexion and abduction of thumb (WHAT) test
- Finkelstein's / Eichhoff's test
- De Quervain Screening Tool
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients having history of pain, tenderness in thumb region from 3 weeks or more
- Age 21-50
- Both genders
- Individuals meeting the diagnostic criteria i.e.
- A score of 3 or more out of 7 on De Quervain screening tool.
- Positive Wrist hyperflexion and abduction of thumb (WHAT) test
- Positive Finkelstein's / Eichhoff's test
Exclusion criteria:
- Diagnosed cases of Osteoarthritis of 1st CMC joint and Rheumatoid arthritis
- C6 cervical radiculopathy
- Any systemic inflammatory condition like septic arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Previous surgery impacting the first extensor compartment of the wrist
- Corticosteroid injection in the radial wrist region within 3 months of enrolment into the study
- If patient had undergone isometric thumb exercises or any strengthening protocol lasting greater than 2 weeks for the management of their current episode of de Quervain's syndrome