De Quervain: What Can Be Done About It?
De Quervainās disease is a very unpleasant condition that unfortunately occurs quite frequently. It is especially common among volleyball players, racket sports athletes, or after short but intense overuse of the thumbāsuch as an impromptu afternoon of gardening or prolonged knitting.
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Do you experience pain on the thumb side of your wrist? Do you find it difficult to hold objects? Is pouring coffee or tea a challenging task? If so, you may have De Quervainās disease.
The ProBrace teamāconsisting of physiotherapists, movement technologists, and orthopedic specialistsāis familiar with these symptoms and is happy to assist you via phone, chat, email, or during one of our consultation hours for FREE personalized advice.
If you recognize these symptoms, feel free to contact ProBrace by phone at +31(0)85-4011911 or send an email to:
info@probrace.nl.
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Gripping objects is made possible by various tendons and muscles in the wrist. With De Quervainās disease, these wrist and thumb movements become particularly painful.
What Is De Quervainās Disease?
In the forearm, there are muscles responsible for thumb and wrist movements. These muscles are connected to the thumb via tendons. In De Quervainās disease, the tendon sheath (and sometimes the tendons themselves) become irritated or inflamed, leading to significant discomfort. This pain is felt on the thumb side of the forearm, making thumb and wrist movements very painful.
Causes of De Quervainās Disease
Repetitive hand movements, such as squeezing or lifting, can lead to De Quervainās disease. Repeatedly performing the same motion can cause tendon irritation and overuse. This condition is often seen in sports like
tennis, hockey, and volleyball.
It is also commonly found in new mothers, who frequently perform repetitive movements while caring for their baby. These actions can lead to irritation and overuse of the tendons in the forearm and thumb.
Symptoms of De Quervainās Disease
- Pain when moving the thumb
- Pain when wringing or squeezing objects
- Pain when rotating the wrist
- A dull sensation in the thumb and index finger due to an irritated nerve near the tendon sheath
Treatment: Using a Wrist Brace for De Quervain
To determine whether you have De Quervainās disease, you can perform Finkelsteinās test. This simple self-test involves covering your thumb with your fingers and stretching your hand outward. If this movement causes discomfort in your wrist, the test is positive.
For full recovery, it is essential to avoid straining the thumb and wrist joint and to allow sufficient rest. A
splint or brace can provide support. The experts at ProBrace offer several options:
- Looking for a comfortable thumb brace that supports the wrist and provides relief? Check out the
Ligaflex Manu by Thuasneāknown for its comfort and excellent fit. - The
Ryno Lacer wrist brace by Medspec
offers extra support across the entire wrist joint, especially in the 22.5 cm length version. - Are you an active person looking for a brace that provides stability and relief during activities? Take a look at the
Thuasne Sport Thumb Brace.
Didnāt find the right wrist brace, thumb brace, or thumb support?
Donāt hesitate to contactĀ one of our specialists for FREE personalized advice!

