Targeted physiotherapy for trigger finger — relieving the painful snapping, locking, and stiffness in your finger so you can grip, type, and move your hand freely again.
Designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve your quality of life — with a programme built around your specific condition and recovery goals.
Ultrasound therapy and manual techniques reduce inflammation in the tendon sheath — relieving the tender nodule at the finger base that causes locking.
Targeted tendon gliding exercises progressively restore the tendon’s ability to move freely through the sheath — eliminating the catching and locking sensation.
Gentle mobilisation and stretching reduce joint stiffness and restore full finger range of motion — from fully open to a complete fist.
Early physiotherapy in Grades 1 and 2 trigger finger significantly reduces the likelihood of requiring a cortisone injection or surgical tendon sheath release.
We identify and modify the gripping habits, posture, or tool use that is causing repetitive tendon irritation — preventing recurrence.
Trigger finger — or stenosing tenosynovitis — occurs when the tendon sheath surrounding the finger flexor tendon becomes inflamed and thickened, forcing the tendon to catch as it passes through the narrowed sheath. The result is a finger that locks in a bent position, snaps painfully when straightened, and feels stiff and tender at the base. It can affect any finger or thumb and is more common in people with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or jobs requiring sustained gripping. In early stages, physiotherapy is highly effective — avoiding the need for cortisone injections or surgical release.
Our physiotherapy programme for trigger finger focuses on reducing tendon sheath inflammation, restoring full tendon gliding, and addressing the root cause of the overuse. Treatment includes splinting (to rest the tendon in a neutral position), manual soft tissue therapy, targeted tendon gliding exercises, ultrasound therapy for inflammation, and activity modification. Early intervention significantly reduces the chance of requiring surgery.
Resolve Without Surgery
Average Treatment
No Injections Needed
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Have questions about Trigger Finger treatment? Here are the most common queries — to help you understand what to expect and how physiotherapy can help.
Yes — in the early stages (Grade 1 and Grade 2), physiotherapy combined with splinting and activity modification resolves trigger finger in the majority of patients without surgery. More advanced cases (Grade 3 and 4) may require injection or surgical release.
Mild to moderate cases typically resolve in 4–8 weeks of physiotherapy. Severe cases with fixed locking require longer treatment or medical intervention. Early presentation gives the best outcomes — do not wait for the locking to worsen.
The snapping sensation — called triggering — is caused by the thickened tendon catching on the inflamed sheath. It is not immediately dangerous, but repeated triggering can worsen the inflammation and progress the condition. Treatment should begin early.
Repetitive gripping, grasping, or sustained tool use are the most common causes. Trigger finger is also associated with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, and gout. Women over 40 are more commonly affected than men.
A resting splint — keeping the finger in neutral position during sleep — is a standard part of trigger finger physiotherapy. It reduces overnight tendon irritation and significantly accelerates healing. Your physiotherapist will advise on the correct splint type and duration.
Yes. Trigger finger can affect more than one finger simultaneously, particularly in patients with diabetes or inflammatory arthritis. Each affected finger requires its own rehabilitation programme.
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