Hand and wrist health
September 29, 2021
In 2020, many Americans found themselves looking for ways to relieve stress and improve their home environments. Given this, it’s no surprise that gardening grew as a hobby in the U.S. in 2020. According…
Read articleSeptember 27, 2021
If your daily job involves hours of sitting at a computer, you have no doubt heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. You may be surprised to learn that this syndrome is not limited to typists.…
Read articleSeptember 22, 2021
Snow sports continue to grow in popularity in the US, with over 50 million estimated trips in the 2019-20 season. Snowboarding is one of these sports, which now ranks alongside skiing in popularity. But…
Read articleSeptember 13, 2021
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…
Read articleSeptember 13, 2021
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…
Read articleSeptember 13, 2021
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…
Read articleSeptember 11, 2021
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…
Read articleJuly 5, 2021
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…
Read articleJune 28, 2021
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…
Read articleJune 21, 2021
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…
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