Carpal tunnel syndrome — the numbness, tingling, and pain that come from a compressed median nerve at the wrist — is one of the most common reasons people end up in a hand therapist's office. The good news is that mild to moderate carpal tunnel...
How Is Hand and Wrist Tendonitis Treated?Conservative treatment is the standard first approach and resolves the great majority of cases. Treatment usually includes some combination of:Activity ModificationIdentifying and reducing the activities that triggered the problem. Sometimes this means temporary rest; more often it means changing...
Hand pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out a hand specialist — and one of the most varied. The same symptom (aching, throbbing, tingling, stiffness) can point to ten different conditions with ten different treatment paths. The good news: most causes...
Short answer: yes, in most cases. New York is one of the more worker-friendly states in the country when it comes to choosing your treating provider after a work injury. As long as the hand therapist you want to see is authorized by the New...
7 Signs Your Child Might Benefit From a Sensory Gym If you've ever found yourself wondering whether your child's reactions to everyday situations are "just a phase" — or something more — you're not alone. Most parents of young children quietly worry about something at some...
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...
We have all experienced injuries that have made everyday life more difficult. Wrist pain injuries can be common not only among those who are active but also the ordinary person. Injuries to the wrist can be frustrating, especially if you are someone who works with...
Enduring a hand injury has happened to most people at some point. When this occurs it’s important to follow the right steps and procedures to ensure a safe and proper recovery. In the hand, there are 29 muscles, and joints 129 ligaments 48 nerves, and...
At East End Occupational Therapy, we take pride in helping patients recover from ailments of their upper extremities. The upper extremity is a term used to define the upper limb and consists of one’s shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. Due to the intricate makeup of...
