We have been making a series of exercises video tutorials for our social media. Have a look at our one for tendon gliding exercises. Tendon gliding exercises can help prevent or reduce tendon adhesions (scar tissue) that may develop after an injury or surgery – Watch our video for a…
Bike riding is great exercise, but is commonly associated with injuries such as cyclist’s palsy. Here’s a look at prevention methods, common treatments and exercises for the injury Common Injuries Associated with Bike Riding Cyclist’s palsy (also known as handlebar palsy or Guyon’s canal syndrome) can often occur in cyclists who ride…
Drummer’s palsy, or extensor pollicis longus tendonitis, is a common injury amongst drummers. Here we take a look at preventative methods and common treatments for the injury. What Is Drummer’s Palsy? Drummer’s palsy can occur with people that play the drums. Drummer’s palsy is a term to describe extensor pollicis longus…
A boxer’s fracture is one of the most common injuries associated with boxing. Here we take a look at the common treatments, preventative measures and the recovery process. What Is a Boxer’s Fracture? A boxer’s fracture can occur when punching an object. This is a term used to describe a…
Golfer’s elbow is one of the most common conditions associated with playing golf. Here we take a look at the common treatments and some preventative measures. What is Golfer’s Elbow? One of the most common conditions that can occur whilst playing golf is Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondyalgia. The muscles…
QUESTION: A 25-year-old woman goes on holidays to the snow and notices her fingers go numb and change colour. What is this? What should she do? What Is It? Raynaud’s Disease: Pronounced ‘ray-nose’ A condition caused by the sympathetic nervous system which causes narrowing of arteries in the extremities (e.g….
There are two main types of of arthritis: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Here is a look at the difference between the two and the treatments avaliable. What Is Arthritis? Arthritis occurs in joints where there is degradation of the surrounding tissues and to the cartilage surface (smooth slippery covering at…
It’s Hand Therapy Awareness Week! Here is a helpful rundown of what hand therapy is, what your hand therapist can do for you & where you can find us in Sydney. What Is Hand Therapy? Hand therapy is the art and science of the rehabilitation of the upper limb – this…
Kienbock’s disease is a rare condition which affects the lunate bone in the wrist. Here’s a look at the signs and symptoms, causes and treatment from your hand therapist. Kienbock’s disease is a rare condition which affects the lunate bone in the wrist. This bone is important for movement and…
Ulnar neuropathy is the inflammation or compression of the ulnar nerve. Here’s a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment. Ulnar neuropathy – also known as cubital tunnel syndrome or ulnar neuritis – is the inflammation or compression of the ulnar nerve which can cause symptoms such as pins and needles, numbness…
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