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  • Understanding Skier's Thumb: A Guide to Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury for Patients

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 11-Dec-2024

    Skier's thumb, also known as an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury, is a common condition that occurs when the ligament at the base of the thumb is stretched or torn. This injury often results from a fall or direct impact, causing pain, swelling, and reduced thumb function. This guide aims to provide patients with essential information about skier's thumb, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, with a focus on physical therapy.

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  • Maximizing Recovery: A Guide to Post-Surgical Rehabilitation for Wrist and Hand Surgery

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 10-Dec-2024

    Post-surgical rehabilitation is a crucial phase following wrist or hand surgery, aimed at restoring function, strength, and mobility to the affected area. Whether you've undergone surgery for fractures, tendon repairs, or conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, a structured rehabilitation program is essential for optimal recovery. This guide provides an overview of what to expect during post-surgical rehabilitation for wrist and hand surgery and how physical therapy plays a vital role in the healing process.

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  • Understanding Arthritis of the Wrist and Hand: A Guide for Patients

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 09-Dec-2024

    Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, including those in the wrist and hand. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two of the most common types that affect these areas. This guide aims to provide patients with an overview of arthritis of the wrist and hand, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, with a focus on physical therapy.

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  • Addressing Tendonitis of the Wrist and Hand: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 06-Dec-2024

    Tendonitis of the wrist and hand is a common condition characterized by inflammation or irritation of the tendons, the thick fibrous cords that attach muscles to bone. This condition can cause pain, tenderness, and reduced mobility in the affected area. This guide aims to provide patients with essential information about tendonitis of the wrist and hand, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and how physical therapy can help manage the condition.

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  • Navigating Dupuytren's Contracture: A Patient's Guide to Understanding and Managing the Condition

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 05-Dec-2024

    Dupuytren's contracture is a hand deformity that develops over years, characterized by the gradual thickening and tightening of the tissue (fascia) beneath the skin of the palm, leading to bent fingers. This guide aims to provide patients with essential information about Dupuytren's contracture, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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  • Demystifying Ganglion Cysts: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 04-Dec-2024

    Ganglion cysts are common, noncancerous lumps that typically develop along the tendons or joints of the wrists or hands, though they can also appear on the ankles or feet. These fluid-filled cysts can vary in size and may cause pain or discomfort, especially when they press on a nerve. This guide aims to provide patients with a clear understanding of ganglion cysts, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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  • Unlocking Relief: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Trigger Finger

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 03-Dec-2024

    Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your finger. It occurs when inflammation narrows the space within the sheath surrounding the tendon in the affected finger. This guide aims to provide patients with essential information about trigger finger, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in its management.

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  • A Comprehensive Guide to Wrist Sprains: Understanding and Managing Your Injury

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 02-Dec-2024

    Wrist sprains are common injuries that occur when the ligaments that support the wrist are stretched beyond their normal range, resulting in pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. Whether you've twisted your wrist during a fall or experienced a sudden impact, understanding and properly managing a wrist sprain is crucial for a speedy and effective recovery. This guide aims to provide patients with essential information about wrist sprains, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in the healing process.

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  • A Patient's Guide to Wrist Fractures: Understanding and Recovering from Scaphoid Fractures

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 29-Nov-2024

    Wrist fractures are common injuries that can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life. One of the most frequent wrist fractures involves the scaphoid bone, a small bone located near the base of the thumb. This guide aims to provide patients with an overview of wrist fractures, with a focus on scaphoid fractures, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in the recovery process.

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  • Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 28-Nov-2024

    Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm, is compressed or squeezed at the wrist. This guide aims to provide patients with an understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and how physical therapy can help manage the condition.

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