Hand and wrist health
August 19, 2019
About 38.4 percent of all broken bones are broken fingers. Surprisingly, you might not realize it—you can still move a fractured finger, so can you break your finger without knowing? Immediate pain is a…
Read articleAugust 14, 2019
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…
Read articleJuly 31, 2019
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…
Read articleJuly 22, 2019
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…
Read articleJune 20, 2019
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…
Read articleMay 31, 2019
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…
Read articleMay 17, 2019
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…
Read articleMay 3, 2019
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…
Read articleApril 30, 2019
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,…
Read articleApril 30, 2019
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…
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