About 38.4 percent of all broken bones are broken fingers. Your finger might be broken, and you don’t even know it. That’s because you can still move around a broken finger. If your finger is injured, in most cases you will want to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You also want to make […]
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Fix Your Throwing Arm: Tommy John’s Surgery Explained
As of 2018, a total of 455 Major League Baseball players have undergone Tommy John’s Surgery since 1974. This surgery has helped more people than only professional athletes. In 2011, more than half of the patients who underwent tommy john’s surgeries were teens ages 15 to 19. By 2017, a study showed that of 5,300 […]
Continue readingAct Fast and Prevent Infection: How to Clean a Cut Hand
Did you know that the place you’re most at risk of sustaining an injury is right in your own home? In fact, people commonly sustain injuries while cooking, cleaning, doing DIY or working in the garden. And, if you’re using sharp objects, you’re putting yourself at risk for a cut hand. In this blog post, […]
Continue reading7 Signs and Symptoms of a Wrist Fracture
A wrist fracture is essentially the same thing as a broken wrist, and let’s face it, if you break your wrist, it’s probably going to result in plenty of pain. Depending on the severity of the break, various treatments may be recommended, but how do you know if it’s a fracture and not just a […]
Continue readingFive Hand Therapy Tips
Hands are one of the most important parts of our bodies. We use them every day and all day. Here are a few tips to decrease a potential hand injury. 1. Don’t Use Your Hands as a Tool Your hands are very versatile which makes it tempting to use them for everything. Everyday tasks such […]
Continue readingCommon Hand Injuries You Can Get While Working in the Garden
All avid gardeners are familiar with the C-P-P of their garden every year, namely; clearing, preparing, and planting. These three activities are the backbone of a good garden, but can be hazardous to your hands.
Continue readingIs It Fractured?: Your Guide to the Common Signs of a Wrist Fracture
Would you believe that 1 out of every 10 broken bones that are diagnosed is a wrist fracture? A wrist fracture is a fancy term for a broken wrist and is one of the most common injuries in the medical world. Some fractures are more severe than others, but medical treatment is required nonetheless. But […]
Continue readingGardening With Care: The Top Tips to Avoid Common Gardening Hand Injuries
Our gardens need proper attention and maintenance for them to flourish and thrive. However, it’s important we attend to ourselves as well. Otherwise, those hours spent out in the garden can do more harm than good. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 135,000 visited the emergency room due to a gardening-related injury. With the […]
Continue readingThe Causes, Treatment, and Recovery for Trigger Finger
At first, it started with a bit of pain in your finger or thumb. But now? Your finger painfully locks into a bent position and snaps when you move it back into place, creating a trigger sound. If this experience sounds familiar, then you may have trigger finger. If you suspect you have trigger […]
Continue readingYour Guide to Preventing Tennis Elbow This Summer
Tennis elbow can be a misnomer since it affects more than just tennis players. Carpenters, musicians, painters, and even gardeners can suffer from tennis elbow. Whatever activity you engage in that involves repetitive elbow motion can lead to tennis elbow. If you plan to play tennis this summer, or if you have a job […]
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