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5 Ways to Succeed in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Your time is exceedingly valuable. When you are hurt, injured, or sick, you do not want to be sidelined for...
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Using 3D Printers for Affordable Prosthetic Solutions

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Shirley Katz, OTR/L, CHT

As therapists, we often treat patients using our repertoire of exercises, but occasionally, we are presented with a mega challenge....
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When to Seek Help for a Jammed Finger

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Unfortunately, jammed fingers are common on job sites, during contact sports, a fall, or when doing some weekend warrior activities...
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What is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome?

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Most people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a wrist and hand condition that causes tingling, numbness, and pain from...
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What’s the Recovery for a Broken Bone?

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Laura Flanigan, MSOT, OTR/L

As hand therapists, one of the most common injuries we see are broken bones (fractures) of the arm, wrist, and...
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Shoulder Pain through the Decades of Life

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Shoulder pain can be a cause for concern for adults or teenagers. Shoulder pain accounts for 16 percent of all...
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Preventing Injuries from Video and E-Gaming

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

With the increased popularity of gaming, otherwise known as eSports, or video gaming, there is increased potential for repetitive injuries...
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What’s this Bump on My Wrist?

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

If you experience a lump on your wrist, it may seem very concerning. More than likely however, there is little...
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