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Many people who enjoy knitting may experience pain or discomfort in the hands or wrist at some point. The repetitive actions involved with knitting exposes one to the development of a number of conditions, the foremost being Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, trigger thumb or De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. Both conditions can cause pain,…
QUESTION: A 45 year old woman is complaining of pins and needles and numbness in her ring finger and little finger when she is reading and when she is working on her computer. It is keeping her up at night and she is starting to lose dexterity and coordination in her…
QUESTION: A 38 year old woman has found a large soft lump on her wrist. It is painful and hindering full motion of the joint. What is the issue? Should she see her hand therapist? What Is It? Ganglion cysts are fluid filled sacs which can develop over joints or…
What is it? Basal Thumb Strain – also known as CMC osteoarthritis – is a condition that develops gradually over time. Pain at the base of the thumb...
QUESTION: A 65 year old man is unable to straighten his finger – it is painful and difficult to move. What is the issue? Should he consult his hand therapist? Swan Neck Deformity in the Finger The finger is a perfectly balanced anatomic structure. There are many important factors at…
QUESTION: A 32year man is lifting weights at the gym and notices his wrist is becoming increasingly sore. Should he consult a hand therapist? What Is It? A wrist injury can occur from different mechanisms. It may develop over time or it can be from a specific incident like a fall….
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