Symptoms A typical symptom complex in a circulatory disorder of the fingers is the so-called Raynaud’s syndrome. In this syndrome, cold, stress or wetness causes small vessels to cramp, resulting in a circulatory disorder that manifests itself primarily in the fingers. The thumb and palm are usually not affected. The fingers first become cold and … Symptoms | Circulatory problems on the finger
Causes There are many causes for a circulatory disorder of the fingers. It can be an underlying disease such as too low blood pressure or vascular calcification (arteriosclerosis). An underlying sugar disease can also lead to vascular deposits and thus restrict the blood flow in the fingers. Arteriosclerosis can occur as a result of nicotine … Causes | Circulatory problems on the finger
Circulatory problems during pregnancy During pregnancy many processes in the body are changed and regulated differently. This is also the case with the blood circulation. In order to have as much blood as possible available for the vital organs and the unborn child, the blood flow in the hands and fingers is reduced somewhat. This … Circulatory problems during pregnancy | Circulatory problems on the finger
Definition A tape bandage is an adhesive bandage that is applied to the skin from the outside and is intended to fulfill several tasks. Tape bandages are mainly used in sports medicine and orthopedics. Their field of application includes therapy but above all the prevention of sports injuries of joints, bones and soft tissues. General … Tape bandage
Kinesiotape The Kinesiotape is an alternative to the conventional tape bandage. Kinesiology is an alternative medical concept, which is mainly used in movement therapy. Nowadays it is also used in some subjects of internal medicine, gynecology, lymphology and neurology. The main difference to tape is the elasticity of the kinesiotape. Kinesiotapes should be applied by … Kinesiotape | Tape bandage
Tape bandage on the calf The calf consists to large parts of musculature. Deeper inside is the thin fibula. Although the calf muscles are very strong, they can easily be pulled in sports and cause pain. The calf is often affected, especially in runners and sports such as soccer. The tape bandage or kinesiotape supports … Tape bandage on the calf | Tape bandage
Tape bandage on the back Many people are permanently plagued by back pain. Back pain can originate from the muscles or the spine itself. Kinesiotapes and conventional tape bandages can be used for acute and chronic pain. The tapes can be used both in cases of unknown cause as well as after accident-related complaints.Properly glued, … Tape bandage on the back | Tape bandage
The hand is a very flexible part of the human body and not only manages to grasp heavy objects with a lot of force, but also to do precise fine work (e.g. sewing). This is important for our everyday skills. For example, the connective tissue fibers of the hand must be elastic and allow perfect … Exercises for Dupuytren’s disease
Other physiotherapeutic methods Even with Dupuytren’s disease, everyday activities can be taken up. Therefore, the aim of physiotherapy is to promote and maintain the mobility and elasticity of the connective tissue and muscles. With the independent execution of exercises, can be practiced actively against the restriction of the fingers. All articles in this series: Exercises … Other physiotherapeutic methods | Exercises for Dupuytren’s disease
Definition – What is meant by burning in the fingers? A burning sensation in the fingers can be understood in very different ways. It can be a superficial sensation on the skin, which is similar to a burning pain after an insect bite or nettle netting. A deeper burning sensation can also occur in the … Burning in the fingers
Associated symptoms Since the burning in the fingers is often due to nerve damage, other symptoms associated with nerve disorders are also typical. This leads to other sensations such as numbness, tingling or severe shooting pain. The motor nerve fibres, which are responsible for controlling the muscles, can also be affected. This leads to paralysis … Associated symptoms | Burning in the fingers
Osteoarthritis in the finger joints is a condition associated with pain when the joints are strained and nodular changes occur. It leads to an inflammation in the finger joints, which can occur naturally with age and often affects other joints, such as the knees. Familial predisposition or a permanent strain, for example from a manual … Arthrosis in the finger joints
