Ulnar drift

jennylynn

Good afternoon everyone!!

i'm not sure if everyone is familiar with ulnar drift, but i have developed some arthritis in a couple of my fingers (i have PA but they are undecided as to whether or not this is OA - just to add to my list!)
My physiotherapist has given me some exercises and i have been doing them, but there is a specific exercise that she showed me for ulnar drift that has caused some inflammation on my palm, it sounds daft but feels like i can feel all the movements of my middle finger (am i cracking up?!)
I just wondered if anyone else had any experience of this? not sure whether to stop the exercises or not?! :sad:


Jennyx

tjt6768

Hi Jenny, not heard of that, could you ring the physio maybe and ask for some advice...??

Best of luck

dreamdaisy

Ooooh, it's a new one on me too, jennylynn, I think Tony is on the right track: ring someone and ask. I always think that exercises are supposed to be beneficial, not painful - if it's hurting whilst you're doing it then it's either the wrong exercise or it's being done wrong. A pleasant 'ache' after is fine, but what you are describing isn't. Ask 'em, see what they say. Take care. DD

barbara12

Hi Jenny
Sorry I cant help, but like Tony say ring your physio, I am sure people are ringing them all the time for advice.
Good luck with it, and I do hope it improves for you.
Barbara x

dorcas

Hi Jenny,

I agree with what others have said... if you're in any doubt about whether the exercises are helping or hindering then I'm sure the physio won't mind you phoning in for advice.

let us know how you get on.

Iris xxx


ps... is the exercise the one where you have to put your hand on the table and then 'walk' each finger away from the ulnar side of the hand and back again? (one of the exercises I've been doing for a while now)

jennylynn

thanks everyone, i have emailed my clinical trial nurse to check with her (not allowed to have a full course of physio because of the trial drug - so to be honest not sure if i am supposed to be doing the exercises!) if she says i should stop then i will.
Iris - thats the exercise i'm talking about! i'm wondering if i have perhaps been pushing it too hard, the other finger strengthening methods dont seem quite so sore after.

Thank you, as usual its one of those things where you just have to get a second opinion.

Jennyx

tjt6768

that's one of the many that i am supposed to be doing :oops: :shock:
I forget to do them, gotta admit, that one and the other one i have to do where you put the backs of your hands together and bring your elbows down are my least favourite of them all :roll:

hope you get a response soon hun

janie68

Jenny

I was given that exercise to do too, got the ulnar drift in my right hand worse. It does hurt me and to be honest, I don't do it as often as I should. Perhaps just do it once a day? See if that helps, Sounds as though you may have pulled a ligament in your hand, but you are wise to get more advice from physio.

Hope you get sorted

Janie

julie47

hi jenny how are your hands today? and have you had a reply to your email yet?
If not I hope they get in touch soon
Take care
juliepf x

jennylynn

Good afternoon everyone,

Juliepf - my hands are feeling much better today thank you! As usual people on here do have some very wise words! i am trying to do the exercises too much so i have just to take a break from them and slowly build them into my routine.

you know what its like! someone tells you that a specific exercise will prevent something and you get a bit too over enthusiastic about it. I rely on my dexterity for my job so am always very conscious of any changes to my finger joints (so far only my right hand is affected)
hopefully it will feel better soon so i can (slowly!) start the exercises again.

Thank you, its always nice to know that people care - and understand! i suspect that the novelty of the exercises will more than likely wear off

Jennyx

dorcas

Hi Jenny

glad your hands are feeling a bit better today.

From one handsy to another..do those exercises when you can and you'll not go far wrong.

best wishes..

iris xxx