being is important in life, and occupational therapy is one way to do this. Occupational therapy can help many people get their lives back. An occupational therapist will assist you and restore everyday mobility. The sessions that are provided at occupational therapy show to have...
People of all ages use their hands every day. If you suffer a hand injury or have persistent pain in your hand, you may not perform your normal activities. Hand pain could occur for various reasons, and it is crucial to determine the underlying cause...
What is Focal Dystonia? Focal Dystonia, also referred to as “the yips,” is a condition that causes involuntary movements in the small muscles in the body. This condition, which is a neurological disorder, can result from overuse and repetitive stresses on the body. This condition is...
Trigger Finger Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that affects the mobility of your finger. Mainly affecting the first two fingers, this condition causes your fingers to bend and straighten with a snap, pop, or click. In more severe cases, the finger becomes...
Workplace injuries are unfortunate but common. Depending upon your occupation, they can be as severe as broken bones, concussions, or even nerve damage. Construction jobs are, understandably, one of the most common areas of workplace injuries, including heavy lifting and long hours. Injuries to the...
The bones in our hands, just as any bone in our bodies, are protected by cartilage. Cartilage functions to support the body, provide a framework attachment sites for muscles, allow for flexibility, and behaves as a shock absorber. Unfortunately, especially as we age, our cartilage...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve disorder that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in your hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome can occur when you pinch a nerve in your wrist. This can be the result of many everyday activities. Carpal tunnel syndrome can negatively affect your...
A lot of physical therapy techniques involve the use of machines, exercises, and tools to help relieve pain. Manual Therapy, however, is delivered through the therapist’s hands. With the help of Occupational Therapy in Holbrook, you can find pain relief through Manual Therapy. How does it work? Before...
If you’re having nerve pain in your elbow, one of the diagnoses you have a chance of receiving is cubital tunnel syndrome. This condition affects the ulnar nerve in your elbow and will cause pain in your elbow and affect how you can move and use...
Tendonitis, also spelled tendinitis, is the inflammation of a tendon—the strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. This common overuse injury can affect various parts of the body, including the wrist, elbow (like tennis elbow), shoulder, knee, and Achilles tendon. But just how long does tendonitis last? How Long Does Tendonitis Last The...
