Deep tissue massage to the ECU - extensor carpi ulnaris.
Great exercise/ stretch for ECU tendonitis.
Trigger point release the ECU where it commonly develops tightness. A trigger point is a sensitive area in the muscle or fascia (connective tissue) caused by tightness or trauma afflicted.
Raising the middle finger isolates the large extensor muscles of the forearm and guides you to the extensor carpi ulnaris. Ulnar deviation creates an isolated contraction of the ecu, so go slowly and feel for the contracting movement. Once located, push down hard and release to allow blood flow through the muscle to help release the trigger point. Most with ECU tendonitis will feel a nerve sensation down to the pinky finger.
Pushing down hard will create discomfort, but do not exceed pain.
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Hello!! My name is Wendy and I am the inventor and patent holder of the WristWidget®, a solution for those with tears of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex.
I am an Occupational Therapist with a specialty in hands or CHT- Certified Hand Therapist. My fascination with the hands started at a young age when I became intrigued with the incredible dexterity that allowed me to play the piano, repair engines, write and function so well. It led me down the path of medicine at Chaminade University and then obtain a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 1993. My work at Shriners Hospital in Hawaii led me to meet the hand therapist who demonstrated the incredible ability to mold and form materials for the hands of children. My passion excelled at Stanford University Hospital and Clinics where I received the most incredible exposure to all areas of medicine. I opened my private practice in Redwood City, California upon the birth of my second child. Then returned to my hometown to open 3 clinics in Honolulu, Kailua, and Queens. It was here that I invented the WristWidget®. Now the WristWidget® has expanded to all continents. I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to look at an injury every day, all day. With this has come great knowledge and understanding of an important dynamic of the human wrist.
My work now is entirely manufacturing, distribution and research. My hope is to influence the way we understand the TFCC and its incredible capacity to heal. With time and research, the work of the many who have shared their stories and experiences will be published. Hopefully soon, a patient with ulnar-sided wrist pain can receive an early and non-invasive diagnosis and an effective treatment.
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