03 Sep Touchscreen difficulties? Do you have Zombie Finger?
Zombie finger, that’s a name that spikes intrigue. Well I must say, although I was aware this could be a problem, I had not heard...
Hand Therapy Tag
20 Aug Raynaud’s Disease: Cold, white fingers!
The first time my fingertips went cold and very white, I was a little freaked out. They looked white, almost dead. My thoughts were: What...
06 Aug How do I become a hand therapist?
Hand Therapy Hand therapy is an amazing career path that is rewarding for your patient, and also for you as a therapist. We watch people return...
23 Jul What is a Hand Therapist?
I often hear, 'I didn't even know that there were hand therapists'! Well, we do exist and are highly educated and trained in upper extremity...
09 Jul What is a Ganglion?
Ganglion cysts are a common cause of wrist pain. Sometimes you can see a ganglion on your wrist. It usually looks like a small ball...
25 Jun Does the cold weather affect my healing and pain?
It does! Have you ever had a grandparent or person in your life tell you when it is going to rain? Or maybe you have you...
11 Jun Recovering From Surgery
Are you or someone you know, about to have or recovering from surgery? Upper limb or hand surgery can be daunting. This affects your use of...
28 May Skiing season is here (and so is skier’s thumb!)
Winter is coming! So it's time to get our ski gear and equipment to hit the slopes and prepare for a big ski season. Skier's thumb One of...
16 May Football Fingers / Joint Dislocations
Yay! Football season is well underway. I feel better with the colder weather knowing that football season is here. Although, football players often sustain finger, hand,...
02 May Does smoking really affect my healing?
Does smoking really make that big of a difference?? About 25% of our adult population smokes cigarettes. We understand that quitting smoking can be extremely difficult. ...