de Quervain's Syndrome | OT Miri

[@shanenichols83]

This was SO good! I love how you broke everything down and made it so easy to understand and remember everything. The best explanation on De Quervain's I've heard yet. Not even my professors were able to explain it this well! Thank you OT MIRI!! LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

[@MiriLee]

Hiiii Shane! It's great to hear from you, as always! How did you spend your thanksgiving break? I love you too and am so grateful for your support and friendship!

[@angiemendez2628]

I have been a cota for a year and a half now and I love it ! I remember sitting at Starbucks watching your videos 1hour before the exam! I’m glad you are back and get to help others!

[@MiriLee]

aww Angie, time flies, doesn't it? When we're studying for the boards, it feels as if the journey would never end, but here you are, thriving and loving your role as a COTA! Thank you for being here and staying with our community. Your love, support and friendship mean a lot to me.

[@kdibs227cheerleader]

I’ve been watching these videos as I make my notes for all the different hand injuries. Your explanations are easy to follow, the examples relate directly to functional problems, none of my professors (or even classmates that were strong in this area) have been able to break it down like this! Thanks for making this area, which I used to avoid, fun for me to review! Hope your holidays are relaxing!

[@MiriLee]

Kelly DiBiaso thank you for spending the morning of your Christmas Eve with me Kelly! My day is off to a lovely start (as always) thanks to you 💕 Happy holidays my friend! *HUGS*

[@23MARMA]

Thank you so much for taking the time for us!! I take my exam in a few days and am so grateful for your videos for quick reference and review!!

[@MiriLee]

You're welcome, Emma! I'm so happy to know you're finding these videos to be helpful during your final days before the exam. The days leading up to the exam can be stressful and emotionally draining, so please take care of yourself and know that you have already accomplished so much and are more than capable of mastering this exam. Sending love and light your way.

[@Pollypole]

That song is fantastic! I wish you had been around years back when I first took my exam! I've been an OT for years and I'm learning so much from you!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you being here and am so happy to know you're finding value in these resources. Thank you for your support and love!

[@saidahfletcher5317]

Binge watching as learning before I work in an ortho clinic! lol, Thank you so much for breaking it down :)

[@MiriLee]

My pleasure! Best wishes to you as you begin your wok at an ortho clinic, Saidah!

[@kirsten1660]

Thank you so much for all of your videos and notes. I found out that I passed today and I can’t thank you enough!

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations Kirsten! That's really wonderful news and I'm so happy to hear it! Thank you for sharing this news with me. I'm excited for you and all that's in store for you!

[@shelbypatterson4610]

Thank you for all these videos! They are so helpful. I take my exam in 10 days!!

[@MiriLee]

You're very welcome, Shelby. I'll be thinking of you these next 10 days and keeping you in my prayers. May 2020 bring you immeasurable blessings filled with great joy and pleasant surprises that give you a reason to smile and celebrate each day.

[@caitlinsmith7624]

Thank you! I got this syndrome from a lot of planks and pushups in a new exercise regimen. The pain was keeping me up at night! This really helped me understand the pain and help heal it.

[@MiriLee]

I'm so glad to hear that, Caitlin!

[@amberapplegate6601]

Thank you so much! You are such an inspiration and make studying easy/fun! ❤

[@MiriLee]

Amber Applegate hi Amber! I hope you had a great thanksgiving break. Thank you for being here and studying with me. I’m happy to hear my stories can help make studying fun and inspiring for you! 💕💕

[@PrachiGupta025]

You always bring so much value to all OTs. Thank you again for your efforts 💕💕 One request for you- please make a video on Stroke. I know it’s a lengthy topic 🤭but plz make one if you can. Thanks

[@MiriLee]

Prachi Gupta thank you Prachi. It’s always so good to hear from you and I appreciate all your support, comments and engagement. Stroke is definitely on my list and I’ll try to get to it as soon as I can 💝💝

[@PrachiGupta025]

Thank you 😊 waiting for it..

[@ebennett7]

Really great video. Clear explanation. Lovely presentation. Smart and accessible

[@MiriLee]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@e.torres6797]

Always great content and very helpful visuals!

[@MiriLee]

Glad you like them, Erandeni! Thank you for studying with me!

[@hiladudaie562]

Hi Miri, I know it's been awhile, but as a mother of two, who shared the same syndrome as you, I would like to offer the idea of environmental adaptation. There are breastfeeding pillows that release the need to constantly hold the baby in a static posture. It's also help with the shoulder and back pain, that sometimes come along. Thank you for another amazing video.

[@MiriLee]

You are so sweet. Thank you for sharing your tips and knowledge, but more so, your care and concern. I was smiling ear to ear while going through your comments in this video as well as the one you left on my SCI video. We may have never met, but I felt so connected to you. So thank you for taking a moment to connect with me and share your heart and support!

[@hiladudaie562]

@@MiriLee ❤

[@bushramasood4278]

Really very informative n easy to learn...

[@monicahodge5664]

Your videos are so informative and awesome!! Very helpful study tools!!

[@MiriLee]

Monica Hodge Hi Monica! So happy to hear you’re enjoying my videos! Thank you for being here 💕

[@carolinewang5935]

Thank you so much! Your videos are great!!

[@MiriLee]

Aww thank you, Caroline! It's great to have you here. Thank you for studying with me!

[@j.ritapark3260]

You are amazing! Thank you for your giving!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for being here and studying with me. ❤

[@Dondemidom]

Actually watched this while breastfeeding! Thank you for being very detailed but simple! 💕

[@MiriLee]

Aww how sweet! I miss breastfeeding Noah… I hope you savor and enjoy every minute! Hugs to you and your little one 💕

[@kateleynes3707]

OT Miri is awesome!!

[@MiriLee]

aww, thank you for studying withe me, Kate!

[@bushramasood4278]

Is there any possibility if I could work with you and learn things n your precious experienced knowledge, from which country you are n what is the requirement to come to your country n practice as an ot.

[@eviscrespo8766]

Love it.

[@roxannmoore5323]

So cute song

[@sistersvlogentertainment1774]

ALLAH Bless u dear..!! 💐👍

[@MiriLee]

💕💕💕

[@vivinpan]

A great piece. I love watching you. But, I disagree with you about treatment. I'm a bodyworker (shiatsu/Rolfing). I've treated successfully, de Quervain's Syndrome!!! Why not do some basic reconditioning of the forearm muscles and tendons along with the stretching and exercises you mention? There really is no need for any other intervention.

[@MiriLee]

Hello! Thank you for your feedback. I’m happy to know you’ve enjoyed my videos - thank you for being here! The beauty of having many disciplines is the different perspectives, skills and insights we gain from one another and it makes me very happy to hear your perspective as a shiatsu/rolfing bodyworker (which by the way, I love and would love to learn more about!!) It’s really wonderful that you’ve been able to treat de Quervain’s syndrome successfully in your practice through reconditioning and gentle stretching and exercises. This is why we do what we do and your patients are lucky to have you! This sort of early intervention and conservative treatment is ideal and I too opted for conservative treatment. Every patient, however, is unique and presents with varying levels of severity, at which point I do think medical intervention may be considered. There’s a body of literature and research that point to efficacy when it comes to these medical interventions and while these are used as last resort, I do think these options are important for practitioners to know and communicate to patients when working with those who are experiencing chronic pain and limited hand function as a result of unmitigated wrist pain that do not respond to conservative treatment. But hey, if we can get that pain in check before an injection or incision, I'm all for it! So please keep doing the great work you're doing so new moms like me can enjoy these babies without so much pain! Hope you had a great thanksgiving break. Sending much love to you.

[@vivinpan]

@@MiriLee Unfortunately there just isn't enough research being done on manual therapy and the treatment of common or not so common conditions. But my experience has been that unless something is broken, torn or completely worn away...it's fixable without the injections or surgery. Truly, the hard part is finding a skilled therapist. Anyway, if we were closer I'd take you on myself but I'm writing to you from sunny Greece so, best of luck with all your endeavors including your musculoskeletal ones.

[@vivinpan]

No need to reply. I know how busy you are and you already sent me your lovely love!

[@ddd7613]

You can be a teacher or an instructor of your profession.👍

[@MiriLee]

aww, thank you. I'm grateful for our shared journey and hope you continue to feel supported here!

[@ddd7613]

@@MiriLee aww, you replied back...you're welcome! You deserved to be recognized. I just like how you explain things... sounds like very kind.👍☺ I don't know if you are practicing it already as a teacher or an instructor but basically you already are, by doing these videos.👍😃 I came across your videos because obviously, I think I am having this issue as well...badly!😔 I just gave birth about almost 4 mos. ago. It's been acting up for about 2 mos. now. I am afraid because obviously, I depend on my hands to take care of my little one. I feel like one false move, it could fracture or dislocate my hand and it has a sharp, shooting pain. I couldn't even take a firm grip anymore like basic stuff such as twisting the doorknob or opening a jar. I did some home remedy like ice pack for inflammation, some lidocaine patches or lotion, some hand exercises that I got here watching some videos for that syndrome, it gave me temporary relief but it's still here.😔 Just a little back story, I think I have an existing condition on my right arm/wrist because it gives me some kind of nerve pain since I do officework and that requires a lot of typing and writing. I feel like it's carpal tunnel syndrome. I guess that kind of tore up some "joint" in my wrist after giving birth due to overuse. I haven't really had it check but I will soon. Oh well...😔