{"id":4519,"date":"2025-12-02T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/?p=4519"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:24:44","slug":"arthrose-der-hand-behandeln-spezialisierte-ergotherapie-in-frankfurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/arthrose-der-hand-behandeln-spezialisierte-ergotherapie-in-frankfurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Treating osteoarthritis of the hand: Specialized occupational therapy in Frankfurt"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4519\" class=\"elementor elementor-4519\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-262fff1a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"262fff1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b71d4c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b71d4c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57dafd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a57dafd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treating osteoarthritis of the hand: Specialized occupational therapy in Frankfurt<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b5b816b elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1b5b816b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-globe\" viewbox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M336.5 160C322 70.7 287.8 8 248 8s-74 62.7-88.5 152h177zM152 256c0 22.2 1.2 43.5 3.3 64h185.3c2.1-20.5 3.3-41.8 3.3-64s-1.2-43.5-3.3-64H155.3c-2.1 20.5-3.3 41.8-3.3 64zm324.7-96c-28.6-67.9-86.5-120.4-158-141.6 24.4 33.8 41.2 84.7 50 141.6h108zM177.2 18.4C105.8 39.6 47.8 92.1 19.3 160h108c8.7-56.9 25.5-107.8 49.9-141.6zM487.4 192H372.7c2.1 21 3.3 42.5 3.3 64s-1.2 43-3.3 64h114.6c5.5-20.5 8.6-41.8 8.6-64s-3.1-43.5-8.5-64zM120 256c0-21.5 1.2-43 3.3-64H8.6C3.2 212.5 0 233.8 0 256s3.2 43.5 8.6 64h114.6c-2-21-3.2-42.5-3.2-64zm39.5 96c14.5 89.3 48.7 152 88.5 152s74-62.7 88.5-152h-177zm159.3 141.6c71.4-21.2 129.4-73.7 158-141.6h-108c-8.8 56.9-25.6 107.8-50 141.6zM19.3 352c28.6 67.9 86.5 120.4 158 141.6-24.4-33.8-41.2-84.7-50-141.6h-108z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Leonie Kruse<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rtmicon rtmicon-item-list\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hand therapy and occupational therapy - Frankfurt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ebe62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d3ebe62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_10093152_XL-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4465\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_10093152_XL-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_10093152_XL-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_10093152_XL-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_10093152_XL-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_10093152_XL.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-193c656c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"193c656c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 this challenge affects many people in <\/span><b>Frankfurt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and often represents a significant reduction in quality of life. Osteoarthritis, also known as joint wear and tear, is a chronic, progressive disease in which the cartilage in the fingers, thumbs, or wrists deteriorates. This leads to pain, stiffness, and impaired function, particularly in gripping and holding movements. While the process of joint wear and tear is irreversible, the <\/span><b>specialized occupational therapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Effective, scientifically sound strategies to alleviate symptoms, maintain mobility, and ensure long-term functional capacity in everyday life. Our practice focuses on showing you how to optimally protect your joints in daily life and minimize your pain through targeted, non-invasive measures.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand: The therapeutic pillars<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The therapeutic approach to <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our approach is conservative and relies on a combination of education, joint protection, pain relief, and functional training. Our goal is to shorten inflammatory phases, prevent joint deformities, and increase individual resilience.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>1. The central role of joint protection advice<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most effective strategy to <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is the <\/span><b>Joint protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The aim is to avoid stresses that cause pain or overstress the joint structures. Our <\/span><b>Joint protection advice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It includes detailed instructions on how to modify everyday activities (e.g., opening jars, carrying bags, writing) to relieve the affected joints.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#039;ll show you how to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Large joints<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Elbow, shoulder) instead of smaller joints (fingers).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Energy-saving<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work and avoid unnecessary holding work.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., special openers, adapted cutlery) to reduce the strain.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>2. Maintaining and improving mobility<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite pain, patients often tend to move their joints less, which, however, promotes stiffness (contracture). An important component to <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is the <\/span><b>targeted mobilization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Individual mobilization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gentle, active and passive movement exercises maintain the range of motion of the joints and promote the supply of nutrients to the cartilage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paraffin baths\/heat applications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These applications relieve pain and loosen tissue before mobilization begins.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defined space for an image: [Close-up of a hand using a joint protection technique, e.g. opening a bottle with both hands and using larger joints]<\/span><\/i><\/p><h2><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand: Specialized aids and therapy<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the effective treatment of <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We use in our practice in <\/span><b>Frankfurt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In addition to manual techniques, innovative aids and functional training approaches are also used.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>component of occupational therapy<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Therapeutic goal<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Joint protection advice<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimize everyday stress<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Individual mobilization<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain hand mobility<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Assistive device provision<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing independence<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Pain-relieving measures<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve quality of life<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Functional training<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted strength building<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><b>Rail supply: Stabilization and relief<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>individual rail supply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays a prominent role in order to <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Splints are used to temporarily immobilize painful joints (e.g., at night) or to stabilize them in an optimal functional position in order to relieve them under stress.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Areas of application:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The thumb saddle joint (rhizarthrosis) is particularly often stabilized with an individually manufactured thermoplastic splint to relieve pain when gripping and pressing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Goal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The splint reduces the strain on the joint and can thus shorten inflammatory phases.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Functional training and strength building<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although joint protection is a priority, a <\/span><b>targeted, functional strength training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is important for stabilizing the joints through strong muscles. This training is always conducted in a joint-friendly manner and under expert guidance. We use special training equipment that does not unnecessarily compress the joints.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While osteoarthritis of the hand is primarily a wear-and-tear problem, the <\/span><b>Rheumatoid arthritis (chronic polyarthritis)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This represents an inflammatory autoimmune disease. The therapeutic approach to <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The approach for inflammatory joint diseases is similar, but requires even closer coordination with the rheumatologist&#039;s drug treatments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases of rheumatism, occupational therapy additionally focuses on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevention of deformities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Targeted exercises and splints are intended to prevent tendon tearing and joint misalignment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Managing acute flare-ups of inflammation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During acute phases, absolute immobilization is required; gentle [treatment\/care] is necessary during these phases. <\/span><b>Edema control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a relieving rail supply is crucial before mobilization can resume.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand: The path to independence<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An essential component to <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To be able to do this is the restoration of <\/span><b>Everyday skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The pain should not permanently impair the ability to cope with everyday tasks.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Left<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Right<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Joint protection advice<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimize everyday stress<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Individual mobilization<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain hand mobility<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Assistive device provision<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing independence<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Pain-relieving measures<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve quality of life<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Functional training<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted strength building<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><b>Assistive device consultation and adaptation<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To minimize the strain on the joints during routine tasks, we conduct a comprehensive <\/span><b>Assistive device consultation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through. This ranges from the adaptation of gripping aids and special handle extensions for cutlery to the use of electrical household appliances. The aids aim to... <\/span><b>Lever effects and lateral forces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce the impact on the joints and thereby enable pain-free performance of activities.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>The home program as a success factor<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No therapy in <\/span><b>Frankfurt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can be successful if it is not supported by a consistent home program. You will receive precise instructions on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Daily mobilization exercises:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To keep the joints flexible.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pain-reducing applications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, cold or heat packs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Correct application of the splint:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The splint must fit precisely in order to have its relieving effect.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By actively participating in the therapeutic process, you not only ensure the success of the treatment, but also learn long-term strategies to manage the chronic illness. <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to be able to control it.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4472 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_81823658_XL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_81823658_XL.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_81823658_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_81823658_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_81823658_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_81823658_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p><h2><b>The role of the occupational therapist in interdisciplinary treatment<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment of osteoarthritis is interdisciplinary. We work closely with orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, rheumatologists, and pain specialists in [the field\/area]. <\/span><b>Frankfurt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together. The occupational therapist is the expert for the <\/span><b>Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the hand in everyday life. We translate medical diagnoses into functional training programs and everyday strategies to help you. <\/span><b>Participation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to optimize.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>postoperative phase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Following a joint replacement (e.g., at the thumb&#039;s carpometacarpal joint or at the base of the fingers) represents a special case where our expertise in the <\/span><b>postoperative hand rehabilitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is where the key lies. The goal here is to ensure optimal healing of the new joint while simultaneously mobilizing the surrounding structures. This requires a precise understanding of the surgical protocol.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous treatment and monitoring are essential. Regular check-ups at our practice in <\/span><b>Frankfurt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help manage the course of the disease, respond to changing symptoms, and adapt the therapeutic concept to <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to adapt continuously.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Frequently asked questions about osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>1. Can osteoarthritis of the hand be cured?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the <\/span><b>Osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Osteoarthritis is a chronic, progressive disease in which cartilage damage is irreversible. Therefore, the goal of treatment is not to cure the osteoarthritis, but to manage the symptoms. <\/span><b>Managing symptoms effectively<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Through targeted occupational therapy in <\/span><b>Frankfurt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pain can be alleviated, hand function preserved, and quality of life significantly improved. We focus on slowing the progression of joint destruction.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>2. Are splints really useful for osteoarthritis, or do they weaken the muscles?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rails are at <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are very useful when used specifically to relieve a painful joint during periods of rest or exertion. <\/span><b>relieve and stabilize<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Modern splints are designed to immobilize only the affected joint, allowing other parts of the hand to remain active. Prolonged, untargeted immobilization is avoided to prevent muscle weakness. Their use is generally temporary and therapeutically guided.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>3. Is heat or cold more helpful for pain caused by osteoarthritis?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to whether heat or cold is better for the <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What helps varies from person to person and depends on the current joint condition. In the case of a <\/span><b>acutely inflamed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and swollen osteoarthritis (activated osteoarthritis) is usually <\/span><b>cold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recommended to relieve inflammation. Most patients with chronic pain and stiffness find it helpful. <\/span><b>warmth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., paraffin bath) is considered soothing and pain-relieving because it promotes blood circulation and loosens the tissue.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>4. What is joint protection and how do I use it?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint protection is a key pillar to <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are strategies and techniques to protect your joints from harmful stress. In practical terms, this means, for example, using both hands to carry objects instead of just one, and using the strength of your large joints (elbows, shoulders) instead of overloading your small finger joints. Our advice in <\/span><b>Frankfurt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows you how to integrate these principles into your everyday life.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>5. How can occupational therapy help if I have deformities due to rheumatism?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>rheumatoid arthritis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Occupational therapy aims to maintain function despite existing deformities and to prevent the progression of further deformities. We manufacture <\/span><b>special functional rails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The goal is to keep the joints in a corrected position and train compensatory strategies to ensure the ability to function in everyday life. Early intervention is of utmost importance here to minimize damage.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>6. How long will it take before I feel pain relief from the therapy?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain relief in the <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Therapy often doesn&#039;t take effect immediately, but becomes noticeable as soon as joint protection measures are consistently implemented and any inflammation is reduced. Many patients report a noticeable reduction in pain after just a few weeks of consistently using splints and performing targeted exercises.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>7. Can I continue to work despite having osteoarthritis?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of our occupational therapy is to enable you to continue practicing your profession for as long as possible. This is achieved through <\/span><b>ergonomic consultation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and adapting your workstation. For example, if typing is painful, we look for adaptive keyboards or mouse shapes. We analyze workplace stresses and find individual solutions to alleviate them. <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be able to do so without having to give up one&#039;s professional activity.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>8. How often do I need to do my home program?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent adherence to the home exercise program is crucial for the treatment of osteoarthritis. We recommend that you... <\/span><b>Mobilization exercises<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Joint protection techniques<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perform these exercises several times a day in short, consistent sessions. Regularity is more important than the length of each individual session to keep the joints flexible and <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>9. Are there any specific exercises for the thumb saddle joint (rhizarthrosis)?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, rhizarthrosis is one of the most common forms of osteoarthritis in the hand and requires specific exercises. We&#039;ll show you. <\/span><b>stabilizing exercises<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the muscles of the thumb that relieve the joint, and <\/span><b>gentle mobilization techniques<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These exercises are often performed using a custom-made device. <\/span><b>Thumb splint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> added to protect the joint while you use your <\/span><b>Treating osteoarthritis of the hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>10. When should I consider surgery?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery (e.g., joint replacement, arthrodesis\/joint fusion) should generally only be considered if conservative treatment, including comprehensive occupational therapy, has proven ineffective over a longer period. <\/span><b>insufficient pain relief<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>no improvement in function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more could be achieved and the quality of life is severely restricted. 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Frankfurt Arthrose der Hand behandeln \u2013 diese Herausforderung betrifft viele Menschen in Frankfurt und stellt oft eine erhebliche Einschr\u00e4nkung der Lebensqualit\u00e4t dar. Die Arthrose, auch Gelenkverschlei\u00df genannt, ist eine chronisch fortschreitende Erkrankung, bei der der Knorpel in den Finger-, Daumen- oder Handgelenken abgebaut wird. Dies f\u00fchrt zu Schmerzen, [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4465,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4519"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5542,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4519\/revisions\/5542"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}