Have you ever taken a moment to think about your thumbs? They may be small, but they’re mighty! Your thumbs play an important role in almost everything you do with your hands—from opening a jar and turning a key to… [Learn More]
It might take a nanosecond to injure yourself, but don’t kid yourself. Recovery takes considerably longer. An injury to a muscle, ligament, or bone, or the wearing away of cartilage causes pain, perhaps swelling, and discomfort. You need to repair… [Learn More]
Splints and braces help to support and protect your injured bones, joints, ligaments and other parts of your body. While they are most commonly recommended to help heal broken bones and relieve pain and swelling from arthritis and other health… [Learn More]
Do you or someone you know wake up every morning with pain and stiffness in your hands or fingers? If you have arthritis, tendinitis or a repetitive stress injury, you probably have felt the aches and pains and know first… [Learn More]
If you’re a gardener or are starting a garden this year you are probably getting ready to pull weeds, dig in the dirt and plant your flowers and vegetables. Before you get your tools out and start pulling those weeds… [Learn More]
Whether you are recovering from hand surgery, have pain and stiffness in your hands from arthritis or have tendinitis—a hand therapist may be the answer in helping with your pain.
3 Common Golf Injuries With summer right around the corner, if you are a golfer– you are probably looking forward to hitting the fairways. And although golf is considered to be a low impact sport, chances are as the season… [Learn More]
Walk into any pharmacy or browse online and you’ll quickly see how many thumb braces are available. There are custom‑made splints, ready‑to‑wear braces, options for resting your thumb, and braces designed to support your thumb during activities. So how do… [Learn More]
Arthritis in Your Hands Next time you wrap your fingers around a coffee mug, pick up a grocery bag, or scoop up some water to wash your face, thank your wonderful hands. Since we use our hands for nearly everything,… [Learn More]
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]
