Smart Phone Thumb

Do You Have Smart Phone Thumb?

Symptoms may include discomfort in the wrist and thumb such as dull aching, snapping, swelling, and difficulty with motion. If you feel pain and discomfort, stop and rest your hand. Tips to prevent smart phone pain: limit your time on small keyboards and keep your messages short and concise and use features that allow you to talk into the phone for your texts.

Occupational Therapists at the Center for Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine can provide ergonomic strategies to prevent further pain, fabricate custom splints, and provided individualized treatment to reduce your symptoms.

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