An overview of injury to the Flexor Tendon Pulleys in rock climbers
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What is jersey finger?
What is jersey finger?
Jersey finger is an injury to the FDP tendon in the finger. It is common in sports like AFL or rugby when a player attempts to grab another’s jersey with the tips of their fingers, but the jersey is jerked away.
An overview of a Bennett’s Fracture
A Bennett’s fracture is a fracture to the base of the first metacarpal bone, which is located at the base of the thumb. They are common in combat-type sports, such as UFC.
A Busy Year for Hand Therapy Group | Roundup of the Worldwide Conferences Attended in 2017
Here is a roundup of the hand therapy conferences attended by our director, Dr. Anne Wajon, in 2017. Anne is currently President of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT).
Hand Therapy Group has been recognised for quality and safety with accreditation by QIP
Hand Therapy Group has been recognised for the quality and safety of their service with the award of accreditation by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) at our Macquarie, Pacific and Hills Norwest practices.
Swimmer’s shoulder: what is it and how is it treated?
Swimmer’s shoulder is a blanket term used to describe pain in the shoulder that may have been caused by any number of activities.
How to manage and prevent pain from using power tools
Using power tools day in and day out can cause problems in your hand. If you suffer from any kind of pain, numbness, tingling, or burning from using tools, here are some ways you can help.
What is shoulder bursitis
Shoulder bursitis is where the bursa in the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, resulting in pain. It can be cause by overuse. Here are some ways you can help.
How to manage pain from using your smart phone
Overuse of certain muscles and tendons from constant smartphone use can cause inflammation and tendonitis, resulting in pain. Here’s how you can help.
Do you have hand pain whilst playing video games?
Do you experience hand pain whilst playing video games? Repetitive injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis may be the reason. Here’s what you can do to help.