What is a distal radius fracture? A distal radius fracture refers to a broken wrist – they are one of the most common fractures sustained around the...
Why do I need hand therapy following a distal radius ORIF?
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Splints & Braces
Archibald finalist Tsering Hannaford’s self-portrait ‘Meditation on time’, showcases the subject wearing a wrist brace, and facilitates a discussion...
Do you experience wrist or arm pain with rowing?
Training for rowing or exercising on a rowing machine can cause pain in the forearm and wrist. This can be due to poor technique or repetitive...
Do you have numbness over the back of your thumb & hand?
If you are experiencing numbness over the back of your thumb and hand, this could be coming from the radial nerve. Let’s take a look at what radial...
Treating a distal radius fracture with hand therapy
Scenario: Max was snowboarding when he fell onto an outstretched hand and sustained an undisplaced distal radius fracture. Distal radius fractures are a common injury, caused mainly by falling onto the hand. The most common type of distal radius fracture is a ‘colle’s’ fracture, where the fracture fragment can displace…
Treating Dupuytren’s Contracture with hand therapy
Scenario: Martin is 50 years old and started to develop a lump and cordlike structure in the palm of his hand, that is pulling his ring finger into a bent position. He is having trouble putting on gloves, washing his face and getting his hand in his pocket. What Is Dupuytren’s…
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