Hand and wrist health
July 17, 2022
You are sitting in the ER waiting room when you hear from the emergency room doctor that your child suffered a broken arm. It resulted from a bike accident or when they slid too…
Read articleJune 9, 2022
Did you know that the average person will break about two bones in his or her lifetime? Broken bones come in all different forms and some might be mild while others might be very…
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Did you know that about 5% of the population suffers from carpal tunnel? Carpal tunnel is one of many reasons why a person may experience numb hands. Other reasons may have to do with…
Read articleMarch 7, 2022
Are you suffering from the daily experience of tingling hands? Are you wondering where this symptom came from and what you can do about it? Tingling in the extremities, including the hands, is a…
Read articleMarch 2, 2022
Did you know that estimates say around 76% of musicians will suffer some type of injury throughout their life that impacts their playing ability? Playing an instrument is a hobby for some, an outlet…
Read articleFebruary 16, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor states that almost 25% of workplace injuries are hand injuries. The hand is composed of a network of connective tissues, nerves, muscles, and bones. Many people with hand injuries…
Read articleDecember 23, 2021
Between 1998 to 2002, there were just over 3,000 instances of an avocado hand injury. Recent data taken from 2020 found that from 2013 to 2017 avocado hand injuries increased by nearly 24,000. Researchers speculated…
Read articleDecember 9, 2021
Did you know that around six million Americans fracture a bone every year? When a bone in your body gets cracked, that means it’s fractured or broken. Broken bones are a common injury in both…
Read articleOctober 3, 2021
Did you know that sports injuries affect around 3.5 million teens and children each year? While adolescents are not the only demographic at risk from sports injuries, they usually engage in many athletic events.…
Read articleSeptember 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…
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