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5 Grilling Safety Tips for Summer

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Lizzy Miotti PT, DPT

With seven out of every ten Americans owning a grill or smoker, grilling has become a staple of summer and...
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Do I Need a Prescription for Occupational Therapy?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Samantha Schneider, OTR

Occupational therapy “helps people across their lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic...
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The Orthopedic Growing Pains of Parenting

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

Have you ever considered how often you lift or carry your newborn or toddler throughout the day? From bulky yet...
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Will Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Knuckle cracking or popping is a habit that many people develop, despite being told it could cause arthritis or harm,...
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How to Fall Correctly to Prevent Hand Injuries

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Lizzy Miotti PT, DPT

As a physical therapist and hand therapist, one of the biggest concerns I hear from my patients is that they...
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Why Are My Hands Always Cold?

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

It’s normal to have cold hands in cool weather, as the fingers and hands tend to be exposed. But if...
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Power Saws to Paint Brushes: Hand Tool Injuries & Prevention Tips

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Justin Schvach, MOT, OTR/L

Co-Author: Werokina Noyszewski, OTS Pity the tool! Tough as nails, even Mr. T could learn a thing or two about...
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6 Tips to Prepare for an Upcoming Hand or Arm Surgery

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Allison Sweeney, OTR/L

Have you ever broken your wrist slipping on ice or possibly jammed a finger playing sports? Maybe you have cut...
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