Whether someone is a professional athlete, a member of a high school or college team, or is your typical weekend warrior, hand and wrist injuries are quite common. Prompt management of the injury is essential for healing and to prevent any long term issues. Learning how to handle these common injuries from contact sports is […]
Continue readingGolf Injuries to the Hand and Wrist
Did you know that 90% of all golf pros suffer from hand strain every year? Not only that, but over 40% of golf amateurs experience common golf injuries on an annual basis as well. What can you possibly do to prevent this? No matter your skill level on the green, explore golf injuries to the […]
Continue readingWrist Arthroplasty: Understanding Wrist Joint Replacement
Have you stopped doing daily activities because of wrist pain? Do you find it hard to complete tasks at work or home? You are not alone. About 1 out of every 7 Americans have wrist arthritis. But this is only one cause of wrist pain. Don’t let wrist pain interfere with your life. Make an […]
Continue readingPreventing Hand Pain Caused By Your Smartphone
If you experience tingling, pain, stiffness, and cramping in your hand from using your smartphone, we could suggest you stop using it for about a month. That advice would most likely help, but we can hear you laughing now since we all know that isn’t remotely in the realm of possibilities.
Continue readingThe Complex Abilities and Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist
Our bodies are home to miles of veins, muscles, bones, and ligaments that allow us to do everything from breathing to mastering an instrument. We tend not to think about our bodies until something goes wrong, though. What use is knowing about the anatomy of the hand unless you need to mend a broken finger […]
Continue readingHow To Avoid Elbow Pain Caused By Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
As you read this, are you sitting at your computer with your elbows bent at ninety degrees or more? Do you always hold your cell as you talk or sleep at night with an elbow bent? If you answered yes to either of these, you may be at risk for cubital tunnel syndrome. In truth, […]
Continue readingKnowing When to Remove a Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist
A ganglion cyst is a common, non-cancerous fluid filled lump that usually develops on the joints of the wrist or fingers. They can be annoying and unsightly, but normally they require no treatment. There are circumstances, though, when treatment is recommended, so knowing when to remove a ganglion cyst of the wrist is beneficial and […]
Continue readingIs My Finger Broken? 5 Signs You Have a Broken Finger (And What to Do About It)
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 […]
Continue readingFix 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, […]
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