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What is Hand Dystonia?

What is Hand Dystonia?

Hand dystonia is a neurological condition that causes involuntary movement or cramps in the hand or arm muscles when performing a task. Let’s take a look at the condition and how it is treated. What Is Hand Dystonia? Hand dystonia, or focal hand dystonia, is also known as writer’s cramp,…

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How to return to yoga after a wrist injury

How to return to yoga after a wrist injury

Yoga is demanding on the wrist as it requires a lot of weight-bearing, flexibility and strength. Here is a guide to returning to yoga after suffering a wrist injury. Returning to sports after a wrist injury can be a challenge. Yoga is demanding on the wrist as it requires a…

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How to avoid common injuries associated with weightlifting

How to avoid common injuries associated with weightlifting

Weightlifters can experience injuries due to the repetitive nature of the activity and lifting heavy weights. Let’s take a look at some common injuries and prevention methods. Tennis elbow – Defined by wear and tear to tendon insertion of the forearm extensor muscles to the lateral elbow. The main muscle…

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Tingling and numbness in your hands whilst pregnant

Tingling and numbness in your hands whilst pregnant

Women can be more prone to developing carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy. Here’s a look at why and what you can do to help it. During pregnancy you can be more prone to developing carpal tunnel syndrome. This is because there can accumulation of fluid in the body which places…

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Thumb opposition exercises

Thumb opposition exercises

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…

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How to protect your wrists when doing push-ups after a wrist injury

How to protect your wrists when doing push-ups after a wrist injury

Doing push-ups after recovering from a wrist injury can be very difficult. Here are some ways you can protect your wrists, including strengthening, range of movement exercises and supports such as “wags”. For most of us push-ups are a challenge at the best of times, however after a wrist injury…

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