Diseases that have implications for the thumb impact its function, and consequently, people occupational performance. Carpometacarpal joint (CMC) thumb degeneration translates into osteoarthritis (OA). Joint congruence, ligament integrity and compression of the joint surfaces caused by muscle contraction have historically been considered the three basic pillars for carpus stability. In recent years, a new factor has been proposed to explain carpal stabilization mechanisms: proprioception. The dorsal ligament complex is the structure with the highest concentration of mechanoreceptors, especially Ruffini's corpuscles. This study aims to detect the effect of proprioceptive training on the functional recovery of people with CMC osteoarthritis in conservative treatments.
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Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Change from baseline pain at 4 weeks.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Change from 4 weeks pain at 12 weeks.
Australian Canadian Osteoarthritis Hand Index version (AUSCAN)
Timeframe: Change from baseline hand function at 4 weeks.
Australian Canadian Osteoarthritis Hand Index version (AUSCAN)
Timeframe: Change from 4 weeks hand function at 12 weeks.