title: Conservative treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points and joint mobilization for management in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis.
abstract: In an attempt to decrease pain and increase function in patients with CMC OA, these authors have described the combination of two techniques that can be performed to treat this common problem. Before applying the techniques, each therapist must determine if the application of the technique falls within their scope of practice. - KristinValdes, OTD, OT, CHT, Practice Forum Editor.
authors.affiliation: IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, Regione Generala, 11/16, 10045 Piossasco, Italy. Electronic address: mail@villafane.it.
authors.forename: Jorge Hugo
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Villafañe
authors.affiliation: San Jorge University, Autovía Mudéjar, km. 299, 50830 Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain.
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Herrero
mesh_terms: D052737:Carpometacarpal Joints / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013933:Thumb / Q000503:physiopathology; D061028:Trigger Points / Q000503:physiopathology*