Posts Tagged ‘splint’
I WAKE OVERNIGHT WITH A NUMB HAND… IS IT CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common cause of numbness and tingling in the hand.
Read MoreMY FINGER DISLOCATED/BENT BACKWARDS, BUT THE X-RAY IS CLEAR… SO I AM ALL GOOD, RIGHT?
Finger dislocations/hyperextension injuries in the middle joint of your finger (PIPjoint) occur commonly in ball sports such as football, basketball and netball. Sometimes when the finger bends backwards it doesn’t dislocate and sometimes it does.
Read MoreWHAT ARE SPLINTS ANYWAY?
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.
Read MoreWHAT IS HAND THERAPY?
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.
Read MoreMY FINGER GETS STUCK IN A BENT POSITION, WHAT IS WRONG?
Sometimes you may notice that your finger can get stuck in a bent position and lock, then snap open. This condition is known as Trigger Finger.
Read MoreHELP, I CAN’T STRAIGHTEN MY FINGER TIP!
Fingertip injuries occurring during sport, work or even light household duties can lead to a dropping fingertip condition commonly known as Mallet Finger.
Read MoreWHY DO I HAVE PAIN IN MY WRIST?
One of the most common causes of wrist pain is called DeQuervain’s. DeQuervain’s is caused by overuse of two muscles that move your thumb, called Abductor Pollicis Longus and Extensor Pollicis Brevis. However, the pain occurs at the level of your wrist where the thumb tendons enter a tunnel, called the first dorsal compartment. Thumb tendons can get squashed here, resulting in pain in your wrist.
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