Extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) injury
ECU tendonitis is the result of inflammation of the ECU tendon. This condition is most common in non-athletes, however ECU injuries frequently occur in tennis,
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ECU tendonitis is the result of inflammation of the ECU tendon. This condition is most common in non-athletes, however ECU injuries frequently occur in tennis,
Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that hold a joint in place and keep it stable. There are two main ligaments at the middle joint
Hand injuries are often very tender during the early stage of healing. Unfortunately this tenderness does not always go away by itself. This can be
Joint protection is an approach that focuses on using your body in different ways to reduce the amount of stress on sore joints. Research has shown
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a bigger than usual reaction of the body to an injury. The injury may be very minor such as
Dupuytren’s is a condition which affects mainly the hands and sometimes the feet. Tissue thickens under the skin in the palm of the hand and
Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the ulnar nerve as it goes through a tunnel on the inside of your elbow. The ulnar
ECU tendonitis is the result of inflammation of the ECU tendon. This condition is most common in non-athletes, however ECU injuries frequently occur in tennis,
Trigger thumb is a condition that causes the thumb to catch or lock after it has been bent. Download Information Sheet
Trigger finger is a condition that causes the finger to catch or lock after it has been bent. In your hand there are bands of
Having a baby creates a sudden increase in new, repetitive and sustained actions of your hands and wrists. It is common to develop tendon sprains
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition that effects two tendons that run from the back of the thumb down the side of the wrist. De
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