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Why Do I Keep Dropping Things? Hand Weakness

Are you having trouble holding onto things?  Do you find yourself constantly dropping your keys? Or does the fork you pull from the kitchen drawer or your coffee cup keep slipping out of your hands?  While you might just be… [Learn More]

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Pickleball: How A Wrist Brace Can Help

Pickleball has exploded in popularity over the past few years, becoming a favorite activity for people of all ages who want a fun, competitive way to stay active. Blending elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, it’s an easy game to… [Learn More]

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How Long Do I Need To Wear My Thumb Brace?

Does this sound familiar….   You have thumb arthritis, you hurt your thumb or are recovering from surgery.  You’re searching for thumb pain relief and your health care provider recommended a thumb brace to keep you from moving it.  You’ve followed… [Learn More]

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My Thumb Hurts – What’s Wrong?

Thumbs are awesome! So awesome in fact that most of the time we take them for granted. That is… until your thumb starts to hurt. When you have thumb joint pain, you realize just how much you use it. Pain… [Learn More]

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Helpful Tips For Healthy Joints

Your joints are important connections between your bones! They enable your body to move, bend, turn, flex, and twist. As you age, your joints age, too. The cartilage and fluid (which acts like motor oil to lube up the joints)… [Learn More]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can have its challenges.  Backaches, swollen hands or feet and frequent trips to the bathroom to name a few. In addition to these “discomforts”, it looks like expectant moms can add one more thing to the list – Carpal… [Learn More]

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What Can Help My Arthritis? Fact and Fiction

Dealing with Arthritis Pain Cold weather helps my arthritis. When I eat raisins soaked in gin, I feel better. Slurping a sip of cider vinegar helps with my pain. If you suffer from arthritis, no doubt you’ve heard some of… [Learn More]

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