Physical Therapy for a Colles Fracture
A Colles fracture is a break in one of the forearm bones near the wrist that commonly requires physical therapy after a period of immobilization. The exercises used in physical therapy are focused on restoring wrist flexion (bending the hand down at the wrist), wrist extension (bending the hand up at the wrist), and deviation (bending your hand side to side at the wrist).
UCL repair with internal bracing may yield faster return to sport vs. Tommy John surgery
UCL repair with internal bracing yielded faster return to practice and faster return to competition vs. UCL reconstruction. Both UCL repair and reconstruction had high rates of return to sport.
Diagnosing and Treating a Jersey Finger Injury
A jersey finger is an injury to one of the finger tendons. Typically, an athlete will sustain a jersey finger injury while participating in games such as football or rugby which involve tackling. Often times, when a player grabs an opponent's jersey, the tendon can get ripped when the opponent yanks away the jersey from the player's grip.
Typing and tapping despite hand pain
Thanks to technology, the world is at your fingertips. All it takes is tapping on a smartphone, typing on a keyboard, or clicking with a mouse. That's not so easy, however, when it irritates underlying conditions, such as tendinitis or arthritis.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and Complications
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, your symptoms appear gradually and are mild at first. As a result, it’s easy to ignore the tingling, pain, and clumsiness caused by a pinched nerve.But recognizing the signs of carpal tunnel and learning to differentiate it from conditions with similar symptoms helps you know when to seek treatment. Early treatment helps you avoid surgery and prevents permanent nerve damage.
