Combined Effects of MWM and Tendon Gliding Exercises in Smartphone Users With De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Combined Effects of Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement and Tendon Gliding Exercises in Smartphone Users With De Quervain's Tenosynovitis.
Riphah International University
44 participants
Feb 20, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to assesses the combined effects of MWM and tendon gliding exercises on hand function in smartphone users with De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, considering hand anthropometric variations.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Patient diagnosed with De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (positive Finkelstein's test).
- Patient having persistent thumb/wrist pain and functional difficulties for a duration of at-least 2 weeks.
- Patient willing to participate and give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Patient with history of trauma, fracture, or surgery in the affected wrist or thumb.
- Patient with neurological disorder affecting the upper limb.
- Patient with systemic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes affecting tendon function.
- Any other co-morbidity.
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Interventions
MWM: Radial glide of 1st MCP with active thumb extension (10 reps × 3 sets, progressed with resistance in weeks 3-4). 2- Tendon Gliding Exercises: Straight hand, hook fist, tabletop, full fist, straight fist (10 reps × 2 sets in weeks 1-2; 3 sets × 15 with resistance band in weeks 3-4).
1- Wrist ROM (flexion, extension, radial/ulnar deviation, pronation/supination). 2-Thumb ROM (abduction/adduction, flexion/extension, opposition/circumduction). 3-Isometric wrist/thumb strengthening. 4-Strengthening with soft ball, thumb abduction/adduction against resistance. 5-Postural and ergonomic education for smartphone usage
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NCT07484737