Mobilization with movement and elastic tape application for the conservative management of carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis can limit a person's ability to engage in desired activities. Many therapists utilize conservative approaches to assist these patients. These authors describe utilizing a combination of mobilization with movement and the use of elastic tape for patients with this arthritis. - Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor.