When we think about movement such as walking, lifting, or even typing, we often think about our muscles and our bones doing the work. However, there’s a key component in there working quietly behind the scenes, our tendons. What is a tendon? Our tendons are bands of...
If you’ve ever broken a bone, you know the day your cast goes on can feel a bit overwhelming. But the day your cast comes off? That one is usually a mix of excitement, curiosity, and a little nervousness. What actually happens when the cast is removed? Is there really...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) are connective tissue conditions that can have a big impact on hand and upper limb function. People with these conditions often experience joint instability, frequent sprains, pain, and difficulty...
Making splints is a large part of our job as hand therapists and we can make all kinds of them to suit different injuries. We make our splints from a material called thermoplastic. It is a type of polymer that becomes soft and moldable when heated, then solidifies...
On a peaceful Saturday morning, you decide to make avocado toast. You grab an avocado in one hand and a knife in the other hand and begin to slice it through. Before you know it, you notice your finger bleeding. What would you do in that moment? You might brush it...
