OUCH! MY THUMB HURTS

Thumb OA

A very common cause of thumb pain, especially in women aged 40 years and over, is Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Carpometacarpal joint (CMC joint).

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THE LOST ART OF HANDWRITING

Handwriting, like all other skills, needs to be taught and then practiced. Firstly, you need to learn the correct technique of holding a pen and then you need to practice…a lot! Unfortunately, due to technology, and even more so during COVID, handwriting is becoming a skill that children don’t develop properly.

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WHAT ARE SPLINTS ANYWAY?

Georgia on the tools

Splints are often the most comfortable and effective way to manage an injury or condition, but what is a splint? Splints are custom made braces designed to support or immobilise your hand or wrist to facilitate your recovery.

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WHAT IS HAND THERAPY?

Georgia Assessing a Finger Injury

A Hand Therapist is the best person to see if you have an injury to your finger, hand, wrist or elbow as they are highly specialised in the assessment and treatment of hand and upper limb injuries.

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