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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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  • Conquering De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: A Guide to Enhanced Mobility and Quality of Life Through Physical Therapy

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Wrist and Hand | Posted on: 27-Nov-2024

    De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a condition that can significantly impact your hand and wrist function, affecting your ability to perform daily activities with ease. This blog aims to demystify De Quervain's tenosynovitis, exploring its causes, symptoms, diagnostic process, and how physical therapy can play a crucial role in improving your quality of life.

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  • Little League Elbow: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Young Athlete's Elbow Condition

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Resistance Training, Elbow | Posted on: 26-Nov-2024

    Little League Elbow is a condition that commonly affects young throwing athletes, particularly those involved in baseball. It is characterized by pain and inflammation in the elbow joint due to repetitive throwing motions, leading to stress on the growth plates. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for Little League Elbow, with a focus on how physical therapy can help your young athlete recover and prevent future injuries.

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  • Nursemaid's Elbow: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Child's Elbow Injury

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Resistance Training, Elbow | Posted on: 25-Nov-2024

    Nursemaid's elbow, also known as radial head subluxation, is a common injury in young children, typically occurring between the ages of 1 and 4 years. It happens when the ligament that holds the radius bone in place in the elbow joint slips out of position, usually due to a sudden pull on the child's arm. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for nursemaid's elbow, with a focus on how it can be managed and prevented.

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  • Elbow Contracture: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Elbow Stiffness

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Resistance Training, Elbow | Posted on: 22-Nov-2024

    Elbow contracture is a condition characterized by stiffness and limited range of motion in the elbow joint, often resulting from injury, surgery, or prolonged immobilization. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for elbow contracture, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you improve your elbow function and reduce stiffness.

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  • Olecranon Fracture: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Elbow Injury

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Resistance Training, Elbow | Posted on: 21-Nov-2024

    An olecranon fracture is a break in the bony prominence of the elbow called the olecranon, which is part of the ulna bone. This type of fracture is often caused by a direct blow to the elbow or a fall on an outstretched arm. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for olecranon fractures, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you recover and regain your elbow function.

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  • Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Forearm and Elbow Pain

    Posted in: Sports Medicine, Resistance Training, Elbow | Posted on: 20-Nov-2024

    Pronator Teres Syndrome is a condition characterized by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the forearm, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in the forearm and hand. This condition is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome but occurs higher up in the arm. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for Pronator Teres Syndrome, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you manage your symptoms and improve your function.

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