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Scarring is a natural part of the healing process, but the amount of scar tissue that develops is dependent on the severity and location of the injury. Some individuals are genetically predisposed to laying down thicker scar tissue. Thick, raised scars (called hypertrophic or keloid scars) can restrict movement and appear unsightly. Other problems created by scarring include: pain, hypersensitivity
In New Zealand, rugby is the national sport and also has the highest injury rate of all major sports. Because rugby union has high participation
A pilot study undertaken by the Merivale Hand Clinic in conjunction with Ram Chandru (Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon) The extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) muscle
The beginning of a New Year and the resolutions people make to improve their health and fitness often sees an increase and surge in gym
Regular exercise has many health benefits but when the body is put under load (e.g. by lifting weights, yoga poses or Pilates exercises) there is
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot make good use
Many words in the English language are a part of common, everyday speech. On the other hand, injury jargon is often used by medical providers,
Diagnosing the cause of wrist pain is a challenge for hand therapists, surgeons, and radiologists alike because of the small and complex anatomical structures involved
The scaphoid is one of eight carpal bones in the wrist. It is a commonly fractured bone in the wrist, accounting for over 85% of
What is It? A mallet finger injury occurs when a finger extensor tendon is ruptured near the fingertip (see figure 1). Because the tendon is
What is It? A Boutonnière deformity is also known as a ‘central slip’ injury. This is because it involves injury to the central slip of
What is It? Swan neck deformity is caused by abnormal stress on the volar plate, the ligament around the middle joint of the finger (PIP
What Is It? Rotational deformity describes abnormal alignment of a finger. When a bone is broken in the hand, X-ray imaging helps to identify where
Our team of 12 hand therapists have undergraduate degrees in physiotherapy or occupational therapy and have all completed a post graduate qualification in hand and upper limb therapy. Together we have a total of over 150 years of experience in hand therapy!
