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Scenario: Katherine was walking her dog with the lead wrapped around her hand. Her dog suddenly pulled and the lead caught and yanked her finger. The middle joint is now swollen and she cannot straighten her finger. What Is a Central Slip Injury? The central slip is part of the…
Injuries to the flexor tendon pulleys are common for rock climbers. Here’s how an injury may occur and how it will be treated by your hand therapist. What Is a Flexor Tendon Pulley Rupture? Pulley ruptures are common in rock climbers. A common scenario is when a rock climber feels a sharp…
Overuse of certain muscles and tendons from constant smartphone use can cause inflammation and tendonitis, resulting in pain. Here’s how you can help. Constant smartphone use can lead to tendonitis, inflammation and pain. The thumb is mainly affected due to holding the phone in the palm and using the thumb…
We have been making a series of exercises video tutorials for our social media. Have a look at our one for thumb opposition exercises. This exercise strengthens the thumb and improves range of motion. Watch our video for a demonstration: If you have any questions regarding an injury to the…
Here we take a look at how to prevent common injuries associated with playing netball, such as an injury to the volar plate ligament. For a non-contact sport we see a lot of netball-related finger injuries! This is most commonly caused by the ball hitting the end of the finger,…
Exams can be very stressful, not just mentally, but physically too. Repetitive typing and handwriting can place a lot of strain on the hands. Here’s a look at some common conditions and prevention methods. Common Conditions Associated with Studying Studying for exams can be stressful and can put your body…
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