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Carpal Tunnel in Pregnancy

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Athletico

Thick hair and nails, radiant skin, and…hand numbness? The later weeks of pregnancy bring some welcomed physical changes that others...
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Mallet Finger: A Common Sports Injury

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Athletico

From a high level competition to a weekend pick-up game, any athlete can experience a hand injury.  Bumping, jamming, crushing,...
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Do You Have Golfer’s Elbow? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Athletico

Fore!!………….. It’s that time of year again when the links are heating up….and so are complaints of elbow pain.  Many...
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Collaborative Treatment: Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists Work Together to Treat One Injury

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Athletico

How patients benefit from working with a Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist Do you have shoulder, elbow or hand pain...
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Skier’s Thumb

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Athletico

Skier’s Thumb, Gamekeeper’s Thumb….. Baseball Player’s Thumb? Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb:  An injury for all seasons.
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A Brief Overview of Dupuytren’s Disease

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Athletico

We take for granted our body’s ability to heal itself by laying down scar tissue.  When we have a paper...
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Trigger Finger: Not for Target Practice

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Athletico

As we age, a little morning stiffness in the fingers may be a typical start to the day and opening...
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Cubital Tunnel: The “Other” Tunnel

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Athletico

“Just one more page.”  One minute you’re being pulled into a great mystery novel and the next thing…your fingers are...
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