Most people earn their livelihood by using their hands as a main tool of their profession. We use our hands for virtually everything, from driving to typing to performing everyday tasks in the home. We may not even appreciate the benefit of fully functioning hands until one or both hands become injured. If you have an injured hand, you may require physical therapy that is specifically geared toward gaining back the strength and use of the hand. Hand Therapy Is a Specialized Field Due to ... [Read More]
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What Is Hand Therapy?
Because we perform a majority of all tasks using our hands, they are apt to get injured. If you have a hand injury or hand pain – whether due to trauma, repetitive stress on the hand, or even arthritis – who is going to help you with the pain and show you how to do things again? A physical therapist who specializes in hands – preferably who also is an occupational therapist or works with one at the same medical facility – is trained to teach patients how to work and live normally again. How D ... [Read More]
Preventing Arthritis in Your Hands
Arthritis can be a debilitating condition if not managed correctly. A common misconception is that arthritis is one disease. It is actually an umbrella term that refers to over 100 different conditions each with its own symptoms, signs, and manifestations. Arthritis can develop anywhere in the body, including the hands. Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis, and there is no way to stop it from developing in any part of your body. However, there is a lot you can do to prevent the ... [Read More]
What Is Hand Therapy?
Hand therapy is a type of occupational therapy treatment that is both art and science. It involves evaluating and treating injuries and conditions all the way along the arm, including the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. A wide variety of techniques and therapeutic measures are designed to assist a person in overcoming an injury or condition. This therapy should help return them to their highest possible degree of functionality. How Can a Hand Therapist Help? To qualify as a ... [Read More]
Common Ailments of the Hands
The complexity of our hand structure – and our daily dependence on its proper function – mean that little issues, when they crop up, can quickly become a big deal. When we suffer a medical problem with our hands, it can be due to a number of causes, including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and the result of trauma. There are many common afflictions that affect the hands such as: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which cause swelling and pain around the joints, and t ... [Read More]
