Trigger Finger

Physiotherapy for Trigger Finger

Trigger finger causes pain, stiffness, and locking of your fingers, making daily tasks and grip difficult. Our physiotherapy programs reduce pain, restore finger mobility, and improve hand function so you can return to work, sport, and everyday activities.

Understanding Trigger Finger

Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, occurs when the tendon that bends the finger becomes inflamed and thickened, causing it to catch or lock during movement. It commonly affects the thumb, middle, or ring fingers and can make gripping, pinching, or lifting objects painful.

Physiotherapy targets both tendon mobility and hand function, helping reduce pain, improve finger motion, and restore normal grip and dexterity.

Common Symptoms We Assess

• Finger stiffness, especially in the morning

• Clicking, popping, or locking of the finger

• Pain at the base of the finger or thumb

• Weak grip or difficulty holding objects

• Tenderness over the affected tendon sheath

• Swelling or a small nodule at the tendon

How Physiotherapy Helps Trigger Finger

Our approach focuses on restoring tendon glide, reducing inflammation, and improving hand function.

Our Treatment Approach Includes:

• Comprehensive Assessment
  Evaluating finger tendon mobility, hand strength, grip patterns, and contributing wrist and forearm mechanics.

• Manual Therapy & Mobilisation
  Gentle tendon gliding, soft tissue release, and joint mobilisation to improve motion and reduce catching.

• Targeted Strengthening Exercises

• Finger and thumb tendon exercises

• Grip and pinch strengthening

• Forearm and wrist stabilisation exercises

• Activity Modification & Ergonomic Advice
  Adjusting work, sport, or daily tasks to reduce repetitive stress on affected tendons.

• Supportive Splints or Gloves
  Temporary splinting can prevent locking and protect the tendon during flare-ups.

• Functional Retraining
  Restoring finger coordination, dexterity, and endurance for daily activities, sport, and work tasks.

Areas We Treat for Trigger Finger

• Affected finger(s) and tendon sheath – improving glide and reducing catching

• Thumb and hand muscles – stabilisers supporting grip and pinch

• Forearm muscles – reducing tendon overload and improving control

• Wrist mobility and stability – ensuring smooth tendon movement

• Functional hand use – grip, pinch, lifting, typing, and daily tasks

• Activity and ergonomic adjustments – reducing repetitive strain

Why Choose Our Clinic for Trigger Finger?

• Evidence-based physiotherapy for stenosing tenosynovitis

• Hands-on therapy combined with strengthening and functional retraining

• Tailored programs for work, sport, and everyday activities

• Focus on restoring motion, grip strength, and dexterity

• Guidance on short-term splint use, ergonomic adjustments, and activity modification

Book your assessment today to reduce trigger finger pain, restore finger movement, and regain full hand function.