Healing and Recovery
Treatment of a Lumbrical Muscle Tear
The lumbricals are four small muscles located between the metacarpal bones of the hand. While only very small, the actions performed by the lumbricals are
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Help for people with hand and arm spasticity
SPLINTING HANDS WITH INCREASED TONE (NEURO SPLINTING) Spasticity is caused by an imbalance of signals from the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to
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Is My Finger Broken?
Finger fractures are common injuries, and the mechanism of injury (how it happens) varies from balls hitting fingertips, fingers getting caught in dog leads, fingers
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Occult Scaphoid Fractures
A fracture is a broken bone. Occult means hidden. An occult fracture is one that is not visible on an X-ray. A possible occult fracture
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Gestational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Swelling is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy. Patients often notice swelling in their ankles and feet, but for some women, swelling occurs
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term, inflammatory condition that affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide. It occurs twice as often in women as in
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Central Slip Injury
The extensor tendon on the back of a finger is a delicate and complex structure. The tendon divides into a central slip and two lateral
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Splinting for Ulnar Claw
The ulnar nerve runs from the shoulder to the little finger and innervates the small muscles of the hand (intrinsic muscles) that allow fine movements
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Distal Radius Fractures and Osteoporosis
Distal Radius Fractures and Osteoporosis Distal radius fractures (lower forearm fractures) are one of the most common injuries treated by hand therapists. These fractures are
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Joint Dislocation
What is It? Joint dislocation is an injury where a joint is forced out of normal position. It is usually obvious if a finger has
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What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis and How does it happen?
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition that affects two tendons that run from the back of the thumb down the side of the wrist. De Quervain’s
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