# Rehabilitation for Base of Thumb (CMCJ) Arthritis

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/rehabilitation-for-base-of-thumb-cmcj-arthritis/
- Published: 2022-04-24T17:32:26+00:00
- Author: Monica

The cartilage in the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint wears away, causing thumb arthritis.
Thumb arthritis develops when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that
make up the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, which is located at the base of your thumb.

Thumb arthritis is a regular occurrence as people become older. Thumb arthritis 
can also be caused by previous trauma or injury to the joint.

The most common and first sign of thumb arthritis is pain. When you grab, hold, 
or pinch an object, or use your thumb to provide force, pain might occur at the 
base of your thumb.

Other signs and symptoms to look out for might be:

 * At the base of your thumb, you may experience swelling, stiffness, and soreness.

 * When pinching or gripping items, strength is reduced.

 * a reduction in range of motion

 * The joint at the base of your thumb is enlarged or bony in appearance.

Arthritis at the base of the thumb responds well to nonsurgical treatment in its
early phases, and hand and finger rehabilitation is prioritized.

Physical and occupational therapists that specialize in hand therapy can treat basal
joint arthritis in a variety of ways. The purpose of therapy is to teach people 
with this condition how to manage their pain and swelling while also improving their
hand function.

The Portable Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves are developed to improve the quality 
of hand training and gradually increase hand mobility in order to achieve this goal.

The [SIFREHAB-1.0](https://sifsof.com/product/portable-rehabilitation-robotic-gloves-sifrehab-1-0/)
and [SIFREHAB-1.1](https://sifsof.com/product/robotic-rehabilitation-gloves-sifrehab-1-1/)
have been specifically built to meet all of these requirements, earning the praise
of physical therapists as a result.

To begin, the SIFREHAB-1.0 contains multimodal rehabilitation activities that aid
in the recovery of lost sensation and the restoration of hand and finger strength.
All that is required of the patient is to follow the task-oriented training instructions
and complete the daily rehabilitation training plan, which includes Mirror therapy
+ Flexion and Extension exercises to reduce muscle tension, improve blood circulation,
relieve edema, and prevent thumb muscle weakening.

On the other hand, the SIFREHAB-1.1 hand rehabilitation device offers a single digit
training program that aids in the recovery of damaged fingers. To facilitate finger
flexion and extension, the patient can control the duration of flexion and extension
based on the level of thumb muscular stress experienced during use.

Furthermore, the sifrehab drive of the above rehabilitation glove controls a passive
training mode in which the force detected by the sensors between the exoskeleton
and the hand synchronizes the hands and fingers’ movement, reinforces motion ability,
and motivates patients to participate actively in rehabilitation training.

Overall, individuals with Base of Thumb (CMCJ) Arthritis will benefit from the SIFREHAB-
1.0 or SIFREHAB-1.1. Both Rehabilitation Robot Gloves allow patients to exercise
safely and freely at home while also supporting clinicians in offering better rehabilitation
care. As a result, the rehabilitative effect is amplified and the process is accelerated.

Reference: [Thumb arthritis](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thumb-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378339#:~:text=Thumb%20arthritis%20occurs%20when%20the,the%20carpometacarpal%20(CMC)%20joint.)

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