hand injuries Archives - Athletico Better for every body. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:48:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Hand Therapy Is For All Ages: Can Kids Benefit From Hand Therapy? https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/03/hand-therapy-is-for-all-ages-can-kids-benefit-from-hand-therapy/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/03/hand-therapy-is-for-all-ages-can-kids-benefit-from-hand-therapy/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:30:33 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88355 Being a mom of two toddlers, I know how easily injuries happen in children as they learn to explore their...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/03/hand-therapy-is-for-all-ages-can-kids-benefit-from-hand-therapy/feed/ 0 Hand Injuries Common To Rock Climbers https://www.athletico.com/2023/07/24/hand-injuries-common-to-rock-climbers/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/07/24/hand-injuries-common-to-rock-climbers/#respond Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:30:20 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=83168 Rock climbers face many types of injuries to their bodies, be it from falling rock, or one’s worst fear, a...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/07/24/hand-injuries-common-to-rock-climbers/feed/ 0 A Helping Hand: How Hand Therapy Can Help You Recover After A Hand Injury https://www.athletico.com/2023/06/09/a-helping-hand-how-hand-therapy-can-help-you-recover-after-a-hand-injury/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/06/09/a-helping-hand-how-hand-therapy-can-help-you-recover-after-a-hand-injury/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:30:55 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=82646 The hand is an essential component in almost every aspect of our daily lives. Hands are required in common tasks...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/06/09/a-helping-hand-how-hand-therapy-can-help-you-recover-after-a-hand-injury/feed/ 0 Hand and Wrist Injuries in Gymnasts https://www.athletico.com/2022/07/22/hand-and-wrist-injuries-in-gymnasts/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/07/22/hand-and-wrist-injuries-in-gymnasts/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:30:26 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=76565 Gymnastics is a unique sport where athletes spend a large amount of time on their hands. Handstands, tumbling, rings, and...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2022/07/22/hand-and-wrist-injuries-in-gymnasts/feed/ 0 How to Fall Correctly to Prevent Hand Injuries https://www.athletico.com/2021/06/07/how-to-fall-correctly-to-prevent-hand-injuries/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/06/07/how-to-fall-correctly-to-prevent-hand-injuries/#respond Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:30:45 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=66392 As a physical therapist and hand therapist, one of the biggest concerns I hear from my patients is that they...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2021/06/07/how-to-fall-correctly-to-prevent-hand-injuries/feed/ 0 Power Saws to Paint Brushes: Hand Tool Injuries & Prevention Tips https://www.athletico.com/2021/04/30/power-saws-to-paint-brushes-hand-tool-injuries-prevention-tips/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/04/30/power-saws-to-paint-brushes-hand-tool-injuries-prevention-tips/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:30:08 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=66000 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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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2021/04/30/power-saws-to-paint-brushes-hand-tool-injuries-prevention-tips/feed/ 1 The Importance of Physical/Occupational Therapy after a Crush Injury https://www.athletico.com/2021/02/10/the-importance-of-physical-occupational-therapy-after-a-crush-injury/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/02/10/the-importance-of-physical-occupational-therapy-after-a-crush-injury/#respond Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:30:17 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=64703 Accidents can happen in a matter of seconds and can be devastating. Worker’s compensation accidents are no different. However, a...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2021/02/10/the-importance-of-physical-occupational-therapy-after-a-crush-injury/feed/ 0 Safe Thanksgiving Cooking Tips from a Hand Therapist https://www.athletico.com/2020/11/20/safe-thanksgiving-cooking-tips-from-a-hand-therapist/ https://www.athletico.com/2020/11/20/safe-thanksgiving-cooking-tips-from-a-hand-therapist/#respond Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:30:07 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=63358 Co-author: Amy Frederickson Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to show gratitude and enjoy the company of family and friends. This...

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