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Condition

Trigger finger

A finger or thumb that catches or locks when you bend it, often with a tender lump at the base of the finger. The tendon catches as it slides through its sheath.

Common triggers

  • Repetitive forceful gripping
  • Diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis
  • Postmenopausal hormonal changes

When to seek care

  • Locking that needs the other hand to release the finger
  • Pain that limits daily tasks
  • Symptoms that persist after splinting and rest

Short clips in Reel mode

Swipe short looping demos for exercises that also appear in your condition’s regimen — education only, not a custom program.

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Related motions in the movement library

Canonical hand-therapy movements linked to this condition for education — not a substitute for your own program or clearance.

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