Exercises

The best exercises for knot formation on the fingers are all active exercises of the fingers and hand. The active exercises are intended to preserve the remaining synovial fluid. This exercise should be done in the pain-free phase so that the inflammation in the fingers is not increased.

It is also important to train the fine motor skills. Connecting the needle with thread, picking up small beads or knitting are ways to practice this ability. Mobilization in a kerosene bath also promotes mobility and reduces muscle tone in the hand.

This application should also not be done in the acute inflammatory phase, as the heat could increase the inflammation. All mobilization exercises but also the strengthening exercises in the non-acute phase should be performed as often as possible. Are you looking for further exercises for the hand?

To do this, the patient moves the hand in extension and flexion and rotates the wrist.
For the fingers, he touches the thumb with every other finger and forms a small fist and a large fist.
With the other hand, the patient can also use one finger on the other side, as in physiotherapy, to make a traction on the joint to counteract the acute pain.
To improve the strength in the hand and forearm, the patient can use plasticine or a softball, which he or she kneads properly.

Polyarthritis

Polyarthritis is a disease in which 5 or more joints show inflammation. are the cause of this disease: Polyarthritis can be divided into acute and chronic. If there is an inflammatory flare that lasts only a few days, it is called acute polyarthritis.

If the inflammation lasts longer, it becomes chronic. Triggers for the inflammation can be weather conditions, stress or an infection. A blood test shows an increased inflammation value, which confirms the disease. In the acute phase, a reddish discoloration and warming of the joints can occur. Comprehensive information on this topic can be found in the article Polyarthritis.

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