Joint pain from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are often flared up during colder weather. Arthritis in the hand commonly occurs at the thumb carpometacarpal joint, fingertips or known as the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) and metacarpal joint. Arthritis can also occur at the wrist. Here we take a look at different ways of managing arthritis and how a hand therapist can help.
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Jarred finger? Why you need to see a hand therapist.
Finger injuries are generally known as a ‘jarred finger.’ It commonly occurs in sports such as netball, AFL, oz tag and rugby. Quite often they are left untreated and can lead to swelling, stiffness, pain and finger deformities. Here we take a look at the most common finger injuries and how a Hand Therapist can help.
Read moreWhat is a central slip injury?
What is a central slip injury?
The central slip is part of the extensor tendon that straightens the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP joint). It is often injured from joint dislocation or forced flexion of the PIP joint. The tendon can tear away from the bone or pull a small fracture fragment with it.
An overview of injury to the Flexor Tendon Pulleys in rock climbers
Injuries to the flexor tendon pulleys are common for rock climbers. Here’s how an injury may occur and how it will be treated by your hand therapist.
How to manage pain from using your smart phone
Overuse of certain muscles and tendons from constant smartphone use can cause inflammation and tendonitis, resulting in pain. Here’s how you can help.
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:
How to prevent common injuries associated with playing netball
Here we take a look at how to prevent common injuries associated with playing netball, such as an injury to the volar plate ligament.
For a non-contact sport we see a lot of netball-related finger injuries! This is most commonly caused by the ball hitting the end of the finger, which forces the finger into hyperextension, sustaining an injury to the volar plate ligament at the front of the middle joint.
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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.
Common injuries associated with rock climbing
Here we take a look at common injuries that affect rock climbers, common treatments and preventative methods that can be advised by your therapist.
Bowler’s Thumb
