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Cyclists are prone to several kinds of injuries when out on the road. One of the most prevalent injuries is called Ulnar Neuropathy, also known as Cyclist Palsy or Handlebar Palsy. This condition is most common in recurrent road cyclists or mountain bikers. Cyclist Palsy is an injury to the ulnar nerve, which runs along […]

  Where It Occurs What we commonly know as a “boxer’s fracture” refers to a break at the neck of the metacarpal bones, which are the bones of the hand that form the knuckles. The most common types of boxer’s fractures occur in the knuckle bones of the ring and little finger. What the Symptoms […]

If you’ve been doing gymnastics, crossfit, or another kind of intensive training, then you’ve probably experienced some kind of hand problems like callouses or even hand tears or rips. While preventing hand injuries is always important, there is always a chance for the skin in your hands to tear, in which case you should know […]

Crossfit is an increasingly popular workout club that focuses on high-intensity sessions to increase muscle strength and improve overall body position. Because Crossfit includes Olympic-style weight lifting, as well as other exercises that can potentially damage your hands, we’ve included a few tips and recommendations for you to have productive and safe workout sessions: Wrist […]

  They are not cancerous and are often harmless A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled sack that grows out of the tissues surrounding a joint. The fluid inside ganglion cysts is thick and slippery, almost like the fluid that lubricates the joints. They can vary is size and location Not all ganglion cysts are created […]

Hand injuries and problems related to the use of high-tech devices such as gaming consoles, cellphones, and tablets have become more common in recent years as the use of these gadgets becomes more popular. While the mere use of electronic devices is not usually the sole cause of certain hand problems, it can certainly contribute […]

Although there is no one cause for carpal tunnel syndrome, the chances of a person developing this condition increase with certain factors: Previous injuries: wrist injuries, such as fractures or dislocations, can alter the space within the carpal tunnel and add more pressure to the median nerve, which can in turn create the conditions for developing […]

  What is an RA flare? Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA for short, causes symptoms such as joint pain and inflammation. RA symptoms are usually controlled with medication, however, it is always possible to have flare-ups or flares of the condition. An RA flare is when symptoms get temporarily worse; during a flare, you may feel more […]

  This condition is caused by the swelling of the thumb tendons that pass through a tunnel located on the thumb side of the wrist. When these tendons swell, they can no longer slide through the tunnel as easily, which results in increased friction and pain with certain movements. De Quervain’s Tendonitis is a condition […]

Have you ever watched those cooking shows where people chop all kinds of vegetables and fruits at what seems to be the speed of light? Well, all of those people had to practice a lot to get to where they are now but you can be sure that they started by knowing the basic rules […]