Minimize Your Chances of Injuring Your Hand or Wrist While Working from Home
With the transition to home offices, hand therapists are witnessing an increase in clients with arm, shoulder, and neck pain. Whether musculoskeletal or nerve in origin, people are working from their laptops, tablets, or cell phones. The daily breaks those people were accustomed to, such as a lunch break, interacting with coworkers in the office,… Read more
Hot vs Cold: When to Ice or Heat an Injury
A common question doctors and physical therapists often hear from patients is whether to use hot or cold therapy on an injury. Both are inexpensive and extremely effective modalities that can assist in healing and speeding up recovery. Hot TreatmentsHeat can come in the form of heated packs, warm compresses, hot baths, or other forms… Read more
Four Common Types of Hand Tumors
Tumors within the hand can be many different shapes and sizes. Technically, tumors can be cancerous, but most are benign. Common hand and wrist tumors are both above and below the skin. WartsThese extremely common bumps are non-cancerous and spread due to the human papillomavirus (HPV) easily. Warts are mostly harmless but can be embarrassing,… Read more
Tips to Avoid Winter Sports Injuries
Chilly weather means the start of winter sports for many athletes. While most people generally associate sports injuries with warmer months, realistically, they can happen any time. It is essential to understand what to do if you find yourself in a situation that might result in bodily harm. SleddingFor many of us, this pastime seems… Read more
Causes of Hand & Wrist Pain
Our hands and wrists are often an afterthought when it comes to self-care. Many people are not proactive in protecting their extremities from damage despite the fact that they are vital to a number of daily activities. Fine motor functions wouldn’t be possible without our hand-eye coordination; thus, pain in the area can easily affect… Read more
Ultrasound Guidance Following Carpal Tunnel Surgery Leads to Quicker Relief
Faster and longer-term relief from carpal tunnel can be achieved by using ultrasound-guided release. This treatment makes carpal tunnel release surgery safer and less-invasive than conventional open or endoscopic surgeries. Improvements in hand function and comfortability are also possible with ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release (UGCTR.) Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital investigated the long-term implications… Read more