The Basics Arthritis is inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. Over years of research, over 100 types of arthritis have been discovered. Monoarthritis occurs if only one joint is affected; however, if two or more joints are involved, it is called oligoarthritis. A few of the most common arthritic conditions are rheumatoid arthritis, … Read More
One hand contains 28 bones. This means that 56 of your body’s 206 bones are located just in your hands. The number one diagnosis that Hand Therapists treat is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the result of increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. This increased pressure can be caused by … Read More
Physical Therapists are healthcare professionals that evaluate and treat injuries or conditions that restrict body movements or cause pain. On average, the profession of physical therapy isn’t widely known, but there are common myths that cause people not to seek treatment, even when it may be the best option. We are here to help uncover … Read More
What is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy or BFR? Blood Flow Restriction Therapy is a temporary restriction of blood flow that a pneumatic cuff stops, similar to a blood pressure cuff. This can be used on both arms or legs. It has been found that BFR shows improvements in muscle strength, size, and activation. BFR can … Read More
When to use heat? Heat can be used for stiffness, arthritis, muscle pain, 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 preferred … Read More
It is officially Spring, which means that more sports are coming to life with this warmer weather. You may have kept up your fitness during the winter months, but if you play tennis, softball, baseball, soccer, or other sports, you probably didn’t stay fully engaged in the sport. Some of you may have taken an … Read More
Carpal Tunnel: Symptoms are pain, numbness, and tingling in your thumb, index, long, and sometimes ring finger. Cause of these Symptoms: The median nerve travels through the wrist with nine tendons that control the fingers and thumb. These tendons & nerves run in a tunnel and, with life tasks, sometimes become compressed or stressed. The … Read More
1. Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids is vital for keeping your joints lubricated and flushing out toxins. You should drink 1 ounce of water per half your body weight per day. If you don’t prefer plain water, try adding fresh fruit to it! 2. Keep moving. Exercise helps with arthritis pain, so exercise indoors … Read More