Written by Debbie on April 23, 2015 |
We use our hands to eat, work, and play. They are extremely intricately designed instruments of flexibility, creativity and productivity. BUT, when they are damaged, we are anguished. Life is altered dramatically in ways we do not expect, and the road to healing and recovery is humbling.
As a certified hand therapist, I hear this story often. It may be a little ache, pain in their elbow, forearm, maybe their wrist, or even just one finger. They ignore it, thinking it subside on its own. Over time, it becomes more nagging, and may affect how long they can type on a keyboard or use a mouse. It is insidious and reaches a point where they realize it is not going away. This may lead to an injury called RSI.
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Written by Kat on April 16, 2015 |
Ice massage is a superficial cooling technique that serves to provide an analgesic effect. It is used to decrease pain, swelling and inflammation. Though preferred in acute injuries, such as, ligament sprains, muscle strains, joint subluxations and dislocations, bruises and fractures, ice massage may be also be applied to chronic injuries such as back pain and tendonitis.
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Written by Kat on April 8, 2015 |
Aquatic therapy is a physical therapy intervention involving manual therapy and exercises in the water.
Musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary disorders may be appropriate for aquatic therapy treatment. Arthritic pain, low back pain, obesity, balance or gait deficits, general weakness, and fibromyalgia are common conditions often treated with aquatic therapy.
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