This application was designed to facilitate recovery from wrist pain due to De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. De Quervain’s is a painful condition that affects tendons that cross your wrist on the thumb side.
The application provides an overview of this injury, including general information, assistance with pain control and a treatment approach.
Detailed information has been included on how to recover from this problem. Range of motion exercises and strengthening exercises are provided. A video has been created describing each exercise in detail to help ensure proper form and technique. This application is not meant to be a substitute for an evaluation by a healthcare professional.
Medical iRehab was created by Randy Cohen ATC, PT, DPT and David Millward MD, MS
Randy Cohen ATC, PT, DPT
Dr. Randy Cohen is a licensed athletic trainer and licensed physical therapist. He has a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and a doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has over 20 years of college sports medicine experience. Dr. Cohen is currently the Associate Athletic Director for Medical Services at a major Division I University.
David Millward, MD, MS
Dr. David Millward is a physician and practices medicine at a major Division I University. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa, in Ottawa, Canada. He did his residency at the University of Arizona in Family Medicine and is board-certified by the Academy of Family Practitioners. In addition, he completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Millward specializes in primary care and sports medicine. He is an assistant team physician for a major Division I University. He has a master’s degree in Epidemiology from Michigan State University and has several active research projects.