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A guide to managing swelling after an injury

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…

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Shoulder exercises

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…

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Elbow exercises

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…

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Wrist exercises to help with range of motion, stability and strength

Wrist exercises to help with range of motion, stability and strength

Wrist exercises can help to improve range of motion, stability and strength of your wrist. These may be appropriate after you have broken your wrist or developed a condition such as a tendonitis to help restore your wrist motion and function. Active Range of Motion Gently move your wrist in…

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Tendon gliding exercises for hand injuries

Tendon gliding exercises for hand injuries

An injury to the hand or finger can result in increased swelling, scar formation and adhesion, which limits the tendon glide, and ultimately affects joint range of motion, loss of strength, decreased coordination and reduced ability to use your hand. Here we take a look at some helpful tendon gliding…

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