Common causes of hand numbness and tingling
Category: Exercises
How to return to yoga after a wrist injury
Yoga is demanding on the wrist as it requires a lot of weight-bearing, flexibility and strength. Here is a guide to returning to yoga after suffering a wrist injury.
Returning to sports after a wrist injury can be a challenge. Yoga is demanding on the wrist as it requires a lot of weight-bearing, flexibility and strength. The therapists at Hand Therapy Group are here to help ensure a speedier and pain-free return to Yoga.
Thumb opposition exercises
We have been making a series of exercises video tutorials for our social media. Have a look at our one for thumb opposition exercises.
This exercise strengthens the thumb and improves range of motion. Watch our video for a demonstration:
Wrist extension and flexion with tenodisis
We have been making a series of exercises video tutorials for our social media. Have a look at our one for wrist extension and flexion with tenodisis.
Wrist tenodesis exercises can help restore muscle balance to a joint, regain lost function, or help increase the power of joint motion. Watch our video for a demonstration:
How to avoid hand and wrist pain during exams
Exams can be very stressful, not just mentally, but physically too. Repetitive typing and handwriting can place a lot of strain on the hands. Here’s a look at some common conditions and prevention methods.
Tendon Gliding Exercises
We have been making a series of exercises video tutorials for our social media. Have a look at our one for tendon gliding exercises.
Tendon gliding exercises can help prevent or reduce tendon adhesions (scar tissue) that may develop after an injury or surgery – Watch our video for a demonstration:
How to prevent common injuries associated with bike riding
Bike riding is great exercise, but is commonly associated with injuries such as cyclist’s palsy. Here’s a look at prevention methods, common treatments and exercises for the injury
Elbow dislocation
Here we take a look at the causes, signs and symptoms of an elbow dislocation, and how a dislocation may be managed.
The elbow joint is made up of the humerus in the upper arm and the two forearm bones, the ulnar and radius. A dislocation occurs when any one of these bones moves out of its correct place. Severe dislocations can not only sustain injury to the joint capsule but can also result in fractures, ligament injury, or nerve and artery damage.
Managing a dislocated wrist
Here we take a look at managing a dislocated wrist, including common causes and treatments, and some simple exercises you can do at home.
Managing a dislocated finger
Here we take a look at managing a dislocated finger including common causes for dislocation, prevention, common treatments and some simple exercises you can do at home.