Tendonitis, whether in the elbow, wrist, or shoulder, can be a frustrating condition to manage. The symptoms of tendonitis can sneak up on you, as they are often mild at first and gradually worsen. Leaving your tendonitis untreated can lead to severe damage that limits...
The hands are an essential part of your everyday life. When your hands cannot properly function, it can seriously hinder your ability to perform daily tasks. If your hand or wrist has been injured or affected by a condition like tendonitis or arthritis, a splint...
Work-related injuries are unfortunately prevalent for people young and old. When a person gets injured on the job, it can lead to difficult circumstances. Most people wish to get well and back to work as soon as possible after an injury, but some push themselves...
The shoulder is one of the most complex and mobile joints in your body. While the shoulder has a great range of motion, the joint is not very stable. Shoulder impingement is a fairly common cause of shoulder pain in athletes and individuals that frequently...
The hands are a complex part of the body made up of tiny bones, tendons, nerves, muscles, and veins. Our hands provide us with the dexterity and strength necessary to complete tasks at home and work. We use our hands for almost everything we do,...
It may come as a natural instinct to stick out your hand to brace for a fall. However, doing this can lead to painful wrist fractures. People of all ages can fracture their wrists for a variety of reasons. At East End Occupational Therapy, our...
When you are experiencing pain and immobility in your shoulder, it can severely impact your quality of life. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the joint that connects your shoulder blade and collarbone. An AC joint injury describes an injury to the top of your shoulder....
Anytime a bone is damaged to the point of a fracture, it is essential to seek immediate and future care. Even after an elbow fracture has fully healed, the recovery journey will not be over until you restore the joint's full function. Here at East...
For many, physical work can be incredibly taxing on the body. When you throw an injury into the mix, it tends only to make things worse. Whether you work in construction or spend nine to five hours sitting in front of a computer screen in...
Book An Appointment The shoulder is the primary joint that allows for overhead movement to take place, which plays a crucial part in many people’s everyday lives. An injury to this area can be devastating, and working with the wrong medical team during your recovery will...
