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...
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 only make...
At East End Occupational Therapy, we take pride in offering the sessions of hand therapy to the local community. When issues with pain or mobility of the hands take place, completing everyday tasks can feel next to impossible. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with an...
Joints are the parts of the body in which two or more bones come together and allow for movement. Without them, it’d be impossible to complete the daily activities many of us take for granted. Due to the intricacies of these structures, various issues can...
At East End Occupational Therapy, we understand the difficulties of living with stiff joints and joint contractures of the upper extremity. When you’re unable to live with this problem any longer, consider reaching out to our team. We are expert occupational therapists who can help...
Few things are more challenging to deal with than having stiff joints. Joints allow for bodily movement, and when their functionality is compromised, even the most mundane tasks can feel impossible to complete. At East End Occupational Therapy, we've helped many patients overcome issues like...
