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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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