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Swelling of the hand or wrist can cause pain, and reduce function and movement. Here is a helpful guide to managing swelling after an injury. What Is Swelling and Why Does It Happen? Swelling is an accumulation of fluid in a body part. It is one of the characteristics of…
WRIST DISLOCATION – QUESTION: A 16 year old girl suffered a wrist dislocation during a game of hockey on the weekend. Is it swollen, immobile and very painful. How can a hand therapist help? What Is A Wrist Dislocation? The wrist is made up of 8 small carpal bones articulating…
QUESTION: A 39 year old man is suffering from an aching pain at the top of his forearm close to the elbow. The pain is worse when he lifts heavy objects at his job as a factory worker and is sometimes worse at night. What is the issue and how can…
Here we take a look at some of the common reasons conditions affect office workers and how you can reduce the risk of developing a condition in the hand and wrist. Office jobs may not seem like a high-risk work environment, but the possibility of developing a hand or wrist…
Many people who enjoy playing guitar may experience pain or discomfort in the hands, wrist (and even back and shoulders) at some point. Playing guitar should be an enjoyable, minimally stressful activity, however, strain from overuse and awkward positioning can cause a number of issues in the hands and wrist. If…
Pain in the wrist, arm and elbow is fairly common amongst tennis players. Tennis is quite strenuous on the arm as a whole, and injury is usually the result of chronic overuse, poor technique or incorrect equipment, however acute injuries also occur from impact or tripping over. If you are experiencing…
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