Most everyone knows about carpal tunnel syndrome – the pain, numbness, and tingling that typically defines the very common overuse injury of the hand and wrist. Lesser known is that nearly one in four wrist fractures involves the carpal bones, the two rows of small bones that permit the wrist’s range of motion. As is the case with any orthopedic injury, fracturing the carpal bones certainly can set you back. Here’s more about carpal fractures, and how to recover from one should it happen to ... [Read More]
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How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that is named for the area it affects. The carpal tunnel is a small passageway for nerves and tendons in the wrist. When the median nerve becomes compressed in that narrow passageway, carpal tunnel syndrome results. If you’re experiencing numbness and tingling in the hand – especially in the thumb or fingers – there’s a good chance you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms don’t affect the pinky (littlest) finger because that finger is controlled by a ... [Read More]
Signs and Symptoms of Tendonitis
Tendonitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons, which are the bands that connect human muscles to bones. Tendons are flexible, fibrous, rope-like tissue which allows flexibility of movement. Tendonitis occurs when the tendons become inflamed. Inflammation might occur as a result of an injury or irritation. Also, a tear in the tendon – even a tiny one – can result in painful tendonitis. The affected area may appear swollen, may be warm to the touch, and can ... [Read More]
Benefits of Working with a Physical Therapy Group That Understands Workers’ Compensation
The purpose of workers’ compensation is to ensure that an employee receives wages and medical treatment in the event that he or she is unable to work, following an on-the-job injury or if the employee requires medical attention due to a disease incurred as a result of his or her employment. Almost 3 million of these injuries were reported by private employers in 2017, according to the US Department of Labor. Following an on-the-job injury that requires physical therapy ... [Read More]
What Are the Different Causes of Arthritis?
Living a busy, active lifestyle can be draining and can cause everyday aches and pains. But for the one in five Americans who suffer from arthritis, even the smallest task can be disruptive and painful. There are more than 100 kinds of arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout. And while each shares similarities, there is no simple cause to why people get arthritis. Still, there are common risk factors that may make one ... [Read More]
