You may be wondering, “what in the world is a scaphoid fracture and why should I be worried about it?”. Well, scaphoid fractures are injuries of the wrist, and are actually incredibly common.
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Continue readingHow Can Hand Hygiene Help You Avoid the Flu?
It’s that time of year again when runny noses are running rampant and the flu seems to be lurking around every corner. During cold and flu season, most people are on high alert, trying to dodge the icky bug any way they can—avoiding public surfaces like the plague, carrying family-size bottles of hand sanitizer […]
Continue readingWhy Your Hands Fall Asleep—and What to Do about It
The perfect at-home date night—you’ve ordered the cheesiest pizza within a 10-mile radius (so the restaurant will still deliver, of course), you’ve got your favorite movie on, and now you’re kicked back on the couch with your arm around your sweetheart. It’s all blissful until your partner starts to nod off, trapping your arm […]
Continue readingHow to Protect Your Hands When You Love Home Improvement Projects
Don’t you just love weekends? From sleeping in on Saturday morning to sharing pizza and wings over your team’s football game, weekends are the perfect opportunity to do as much or as little as you please. For many, this includes projects around the house, like finally hanging up those pictures on the wall or surprising […]
Continue readingAre Typing and Wrist Pain Connected?
In our digital world, it’s likely you’ll spend at least some portion of the day typing on a computer, even if that’s not necessarily in your job description. Whether you’re typing up client briefs or commenting on your friends’ Facebook posts, learning how to type properly is key for helping prevent wrist and forearm pain. […]
Continue readingHow to Shred Guitar and Not Your Hands
The rock-and-roll lifestyle can put years on your life, but what often gets overlooked is the impact it has on your hands and wrists. Intense use for hours on end can really wear joints and muscles down. After years and years of playing, you could end up dreading that minute-long solo you’ve been working […]
Continue readingHow to Ergonomically Enhance Your Office
Whether you’ve got a corner office with a view, a cozy cubicle, or simply a desk in a communal area, you’ve likely adorned your workspace with individualized elements to make it a little more you. A few picture frames here and there, maybe a nice lamp or a vase of flowers, and an over-the-door basketball […]
Continue readingHow to Help Your Child Develop Fine Motor Skills
There are few things as precious as watching a young child grow. Those first wobbly baby steps, the first boisterous belly laugh, and the sweet sound of a first word—these experiences are priceless. As a parent, you know how important the first few years are for a child’s growth and development. Putting an emphasis on […]
Continue readingHow to Avoid Injuries When You Practice the Art of Massage
It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year—EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week! And it’s true—everyone deserves to take an hour or two and just relax. Of course, we can’t forget about the ones giving the massages. Massage therapists, you deserve one too! You’re busy taking care of your clients and helping them de-stress, but what about you? […]
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