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.
This exercise strengthens the thumb and improves range of motion. Watch our video for a demonstration:
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.
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.
Here we take a look at common injuries that affect rock climbers, common treatments and preventative methods that can be advised by your therapist.
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.
Here are a few examples of tendon gliding, blocking and strengthening finger exercises to do at home. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a finger injury, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.