Trigger Finger Education
What type of actions could lead to trigger finger?
Repetitive finger gripping or flexion (Cleveland Clinic, 2023).
A simple way to prevent trigger finger is to use your phone an ergonomically correct way (Woon, 2025). What do you think this looks like?
Straighten your wrists as much as possible while holding your smartphone.
Try placing your phone on the table while texting to avoid putting too much stress on your thumbs and wrist.
Keep your elbow straight to allow blood flow to your fingers.
Name at least one factor that can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome
Repetitive wrist flexion
Inflammatory conditions
Fracture or dislocation
(Mayo Clinic, 2024).
We learned about nerve glides this last week in lab. What type of nerve glides would be most beneficial in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome?
Median
Proper posture when lifting can help to reduce risk of a rotator cuff tear. What does proper posture look like? (Duke Health, 2021).
Shoulders back
Hips and knees bent
Arms close to side
What is one symptom to monitor for trigger finger?
Pain, stiffness, or soreness when flexing your fingers (Cleveland Clinic, 2023).
It is recommended that you take rest periods for your hands as well as avoid vibrating devices to prevent trigger finger (Woon, 2025). What is a piece of equipment Zak can wear if he needs to use power tools?
Padded gloves
What does carpal tunnel feel like? (Name at least 1 symptom)
Weakness, tingling, and numbness (Mayo Clinic, 2024).
A simple way to prevent carpal tunnel in the workplace is to position your forearms in a specific way when typing. Is this above, below, or level with the keyboard?
Level (NYU Langone Health, 2025).
What is an imperative movement to refrain from if you have a partial or full supraspinatus tear?
Abduction or overhead reaching.
Hoe does trigger finger present?
Your fingers or thumb locking (sticking) in a flexed position (Cleveland Clinic, 2023).
Show an example of what you think a stretch for preventing trigger finger looks like
Curling fingers or bending fingertips (Woon, 2025).
What is one discipline clients with suspected carpal tunnel syndrome can be referred to?
Hand rehab clinic
Orthopedic Surgery
(Mayo Clinic, 2024).
A preventative measure for carpal tunnel syndrome could be alternating between activities or tasks. What could this look like in terms of Zaks job? (NYU Langone Health, 2025).
Open-ended
Where is pain usually felt when an injury to the rotator cuff?
Side of the shoulder radiating towards the elbow (Duke Health, 2021).