If it’s been some time since you swung a racket in anger, you might wonder how you’ve wound up suffering from tennis elbow! Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is not restricted to athletes. It’s a common and painful inflammation of the where the muscles attach at the elbow. Are you one of the 3% of […]
Continue reading11 Tennis Injuries to Your Wrists and Hands
In the US, there are about 18 million people who play tennis recreationally, and this number continues to grow. Since the U.S. Open is underway, we thought it would be a great time to share with our readers, some of the more common injuries we encounter from tennis. On average, players get about 0.05 to […]
Continue readingWhat Type of Finger Injury Is It? An introductory Guide for Patients
Hands endure a lot. More than 900,000 workers sustained a workplace injury in 2018. More than 120,000 workers injured their hands, making hand injuries the second most common form of injury. A hand injury is often a finger injury. Fingers are small yet packed with tissues that become damaged. It can be hard to tell […]
Continue readingHow Long Is the Recovery From Carpal Tunnel Surgery? Everything You Should Know Before Your Appointment
If you have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome or suspect that you might be suffering from it, it’s important to recognize what options you have for treatment and surgery. Perhaps you’re also wondering how long is recovery from carpal tunnel surgery? And how long will it be before you can resume normal activities? Experiencing […]
Continue readingWhat to Expect From Tommy John Surgery
An ulnar collateral ligament injury (UCL) can leave you with a lot of discomfort and pain. This injury occurs in the elbow and can happen after throwing too hard or moving your arm at a weird angle. This injury is common with athletes and people who like manual hobbies like gardening. Luckily, there ways to […]
Continue readingWhat Is Avocado Hand?
The average millennial household spent almost $25 on avocados in the span of a single year. Unfortunately, it seems like millennials should save that money for medical expenses instead. In the same year, avocados caused about 8,900 emergency room visits. That’s 24 avocado-related hospital visits every day. How is this fruit hurting so many guacamole and […]
Continue readingHow to Handle Overuse Injuries as a Musician
Bob Dylan can speak to the tragedy of overuse. After nearly sixty years of playing his own guitar accompaniment onstage, the legendary folk musician sits placidly behind a piano, sparing his arthritic fingers from the abuse that is the frequent fate of excessive guitar playing. On rare occasions, Dylan will step up to the microphone for a special rendition of […]
Continue readingWhat Are the Best Carpal Tunnel Exercises?
Carpal tunnel is a massive pain in your fingers and wrists. Literally. Whether you sit at a desk and type for a living, constantly lift and move things, or play an instrument, you’ve likely dealt with at least a day or two of carpal tunnel symptoms before. So have around three to six percent of all Americans. However, […]
Continue readingA Patient’s Guide to Ganglion Cyst Removal and Aftercare
Did you recently hit your hand against something hard? Do you notice a painful bump on your hand or by your wrist? It could be a sign that you have a ganglion cyst. Ganglion cysts occur in 70% of people between 20 and 40 years old, often in women. Often, it is benign, but it […]
Continue readingLimited Range of Motion: Causes and Solutions for Hand Joint Mobility
About 61 million Americans (1 in 4 US adults) have an orthopedic injury that can be disabling. About one in seven adults has the most common disability type: mobility. If you’re experiencing hand joint mobility issues, you’re not alone. What’s limiting your hand’s range of motion? Is it possible you have a hand disorder? Keep […]
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