I am a board-certified and licensed occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. Arthritis, especially osteoarthritis of the thumb, is a condition I treat every day and I often see it in clients even when it is not the primary reason they come to therapy. For example, individuals with swelling need to manage compression garments daily, which can strain the thumb and worsen existing arthritis. Similarly, clients undergoing shoulder strengthening for rotator cuff injuries may experience pain using resistance bands or weights when thumb arthritis is present.

In searching for resources to provide to my clients, I found no single, reliable source offering strategies, tools, and exercises to support thumb joint protection. This gap inspired me to create this website.