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A guide to managing swelling after an injury
Swelling of the hand or wrist can cause pain, and reduce function and movement. Here is a helpful guide to managing swelling after an injury. What Is Swelling and Why Does It Happen? Swelling is an accumulation of fluid in a body part. It is one of the characteristics of…
What is a radial head fracture?
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE – QUESTION: A 32 year old man suffered a radial head fracture after falling on his outstretched arm at work. What should he do? What Is The Radial Head? The radial head is the end of the radius bone at your elbow. Together the radial head, the…
Shoulder exercises
Here are a few examples of range of motion and isometric strengthening shoulder exercises to do at home. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a shoulder injury, don’t hesitate to give us a call. The Shoulder Joint The shoulder, also known as the glenohumeral joint, consists…
Common causes of wrist dislocations
WRIST DISLOCATION – QUESTION: A 16 year old girl suffered a wrist dislocation during a game of hockey on the weekend. Is it swollen, immobile and very painful. How can a hand therapist help? What Is A Wrist Dislocation? The wrist is made up of 8 small carpal bones articulating…
Elbow exercises
Here we run through three different sets of elbow exercises to help improve strength & mobility. If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch! Your elbow joint is made up of three bones, the humerus, ulnar and radius. Together they allow bending/straightening and rotation of the…
How to reduce scarring after recovering from a wound on the hand
Here we take a look at three simple techniques to help reduce scarring after recovering from a wound on the hand. Once your sutures have been removed and your wound has healed, there should be beautiful new pink skin visible. This is the perfect time to start improving the appearance and mobility of…
What is a Boutonnière Deformity?
BOUTONNIERE DEFORMITY – QUESTION: An 18 year old woman is unable to straighten her finger after a blow during a game of netball on the weekend, it is causing her a great deal of discomfort. What is the issue? What is a Boutonnière Deformity? A Boutonnière deformity is the result…
What is Radial Tunnel Syndrome?
QUESTION: A 39 year old man is suffering from an aching pain at the top of his forearm close to the elbow. The pain is worse when he lifts heavy objects at his job as a factory worker and is sometimes worse at night. What is the issue and how can…
How to reduce the risk of wrist conditions when working a sedentary job
Here we take a look at some of the common reasons conditions affect office workers and how you can reduce the risk of developing a condition in the hand and wrist. Office jobs may not seem like a high-risk work environment, but the possibility of developing a hand or wrist…
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