Water Facts: 60 to 70 percent of our total body weight is water weight. A typical person with an average body weight is required to drink 64 ounces of water daily. This is about eight glasses of water per day. a) (Of course, if you are in a hot environment or are doing a strenuous … Read More
Hand Therapy
de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a quite painful condition that causes discomfort to the thumb side of the wrist. This happens because the two tendons that move the thumb through a pulley like system at the wrist becomes irritated. The swelling that occurs due to this irritation limits the tendons’ ability … Read More
4 Self Help Suggestions for Pain and/or Swelling
When to Use Heat? Heat can be used for stiffness, arthritis, muscle pain, and back or neck pain. Heat may be preferred for chronic or long-lasting stiffness and acute muscle soreness. Note: Heat should NOT be used for the first 3-5 days after joint sprains such as with new knee or ankle injuries. Heat is … Read More
What is Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb
Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb is a condition in your hand that causes pain, and sometimes you can feel a “clicking” when making a fist or even when straightening the hand. The most common finger to get this condition is the ring finger. But it can occur in any finger or even in your thumb. … Read More
Recognizing National Hand Therapy Week and A ‘Hands Down’ Great Employee
Hand Therapy might be more necessary than you realize. We don’t know about you, but we put our hands and wrists through an intense workout every single day. From lifting groceries to pushing baby strollers, opening tight jars, typing on keyboards, and many other regular day-to-day tasks, our hands take a beating whether we realize … Read More